How Did The Sparks That Declare A Fire
The Sparks That Ignited a Fire
The American Revolution was not started over one particular issue. Instead, it was the result of many different problems. Beginning in 1763, the British government tried to regulate the American colonies more effectively, starting with the Proclamation of 1763 (America, #119). The American people would not accept being controlled, and thus began the fight for independence.
The Stamp Act and the Quartering Act started very heated debates among Americans. It was limiting freedoms they had become accustomed to. Protestors promised to boycott British imports, and leaders made resolutions against the Stamp Act. It was repealed when Lord Rockingham became prime minister, but was replaced the Declaratory Act. This brought some temporary peace to the colonies.
Unfortunately, the prime ministers changed again. Charles Townshend enacted more legislation, one of which was called the Revenue Act. This taxed imports to the colonies, and caused more boycotts of British products. Americans were upset that they were being repeatedly taxed without representation, and the old resentment started to bubble up again. British troops were sent in, and again, the colonies did not feel like they were being kept safe, but rather subdued and controlled. …show more content…
The Townshend Acts were changed, right before tensions got too high (America, #126). The presence of soldiers eventually did cause a scuffle, which escalated into a fight, which in turn became what would be called a massacre when several soldiers fired into the crowd. Even though most of the soldiers were acquitted, since they’d been taunted, it still was very sensational. Indeed, it was sensational enough to get rid of the pesky Townshend Acts, except for the tea tax. However, it wasn’t quite enough. The soldiers weren’t in Boston, but they were close by. England wasn’t acting enough for the
The American Revolution was not started over one particular issue. Instead, it was the result of many different problems. Beginning in 1763, the British government tried to regulate the American colonies more effectively, starting with the Proclamation of 1763 (America, #119). The American people would not accept being controlled, and thus began the fight for independence.
The Stamp Act and the Quartering Act started very heated debates among Americans. It was limiting freedoms they had become accustomed to. Protestors promised to boycott British imports, and leaders made resolutions against the Stamp Act. It was repealed when Lord Rockingham became prime minister, but was replaced the Declaratory Act. This brought some temporary peace to the colonies.
Unfortunately, the prime ministers changed again. Charles Townshend enacted more legislation, one of which was called the Revenue Act. This taxed imports to the colonies, and caused more boycotts of British products. Americans were upset that they were being repeatedly taxed without representation, and the old resentment started to bubble up again. British troops were sent in, and again, the colonies did not feel like they were being kept safe, but rather subdued and controlled. …show more content…
The Townshend Acts were changed, right before tensions got too high (America, #126). The presence of soldiers eventually did cause a scuffle, which escalated into a fight, which in turn became what would be called a massacre when several soldiers fired into the crowd. Even though most of the soldiers were acquitted, since they’d been taunted, it still was very sensational. Indeed, it was sensational enough to get rid of the pesky Townshend Acts, except for the tea tax. However, it wasn’t quite enough. The soldiers weren’t in Boston, but they were close by. England wasn’t acting enough for the