Leading up to the American Revolution, the American colonists no longer believed that the British government saw them as English

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Leading up to the American Revolution, the American colonists no longer believed that the British government saw them as English

men. What does this mean? Why did they believe this? Why is this significant?

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julia-pushkina [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-02T10:24:28+03:00

With the French and Indian War over, many colonists saw no need for soldiers to be stationed in the colonies. Britain also needed money to pay for its war debts. The King and Parliament believed they had the right to tax the colonies. ... They protested, saying that these taxes violated their rights as British citizens.