When the French and Indian War ended the British government sought to establish firmer control over the American colonies. The Colonists, however, use to fending for themselves, sought to handle their internal affairs. The claimed that since they were without a voice in Parliment, they needed their colonial assemblies to assert their rights as Englishmen.
We have talked about many social, political and economic causes of the American Revolution. Why do you think the American Revolution happened? Was it a war of principle or self-interest? Was the war inevitable since the establishment of the colonies? In a 3.8 paragraph, discuss why the American Revolution happened. Be sure to think about the reasons we have talked about in class and use concrete evidence to support your beliefs.
