The idea of equality was radical in the 1700s was because they felt like equality really needed to be found and used. Some people liked and disliked equality and everyone felt different about it.
Because the constitution didn't distinguish between the president and VP in the votes cat's by each states
Taxation without representation, also the taxes were getting more and more prominent with the addition of the stamp act and others that put taxes on most luxury goods for the colonists (tea obviously). Also they were prevented from moving westward (the King justified this by "protecting" them from the native Americans). The colonists were also forced to pay for the French and Indian war which they won with the aid from Britain. Also they were often mistreated by British troops who they were even forced to let live at their homes.
