Question

What were the key events that led to growing colonial support for independence ?

Answer 1

The Reasons for Independence:
1) Colonists did not owe loyalty to King George III or any other monarch.
2) Colonists did not owe anything to Britain.
3) The British only helped for their own profit.
4) Staying under British rule would be harmful to the colonies.

The EVENTS leading to Independence:
1) Taxation Without Representation
2) Intolerable Acts
3) Stamp Act
4) Boston Tea Party
5) Boston Massacre.