Question

Why do you think the colonists wanted to separate from Great Britain?

Answer 1

Answer:

The colonists wanted to separate from Great Britain because they didn't agree with the taxes, they wanted religious freedom, and they wanted to control their own government.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The colonies wanted to break away from Great Britian. ... Colonists protesting the taxes passed by Parliament. The colonists had to follow British laws and had to do whatever the King of England and Parliament told them to do. The colonists wanted to be able to control their own government.