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The Colonists During The American Revolution
The colonists didn't want to pay taxes passed by the Parliament because they know that their money will end up paying for the war debts which the colonists don't want to because they believe that taxes were supposed to use for the development of the city or aid those who are in poverty.

During the American Revolution, the American army had to stay in the cold weather without any proper clothing on similar to heavy coats or blankets to avoid the cold, lack of foods due to the massive amount of soldiers, and that most of the soldiers were citizens without any proper fighting training yet they fought for freedoms. These reasons could have impacted the American army but due to their courage and power they overcome the problems and won many battles

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