Question

Which sentences state reasons for tension between the American colonists and the British political powers?

Answer 1

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The colonists didn't like being taxed extra for goods like sugar and tea, and soldiers in America gave off the idea that they would be punished if they stepped out of line.

Answer 2

Answers:

• The American colonists strongly opposed the tax laws imposed by the British government.

Tax laws were one of the most important issues between England and the American colonies. The common theme found across all conflicts was the idea of "taxation without representation." American colonists were being heavily taxed by the Crown. However, they did not have representation in Parliament. This was one of the issues that led to the American Revolutionary War.

• The American colonists were angered by the presence of British soldiers who had found employment in America.

American colonists were angered by the presence of British soldiers due to the problem of hierarchy. For the most part, British commanders remained superior in military hierarchy than their American counterparts, which angered the colonists.