What were the causes of the American Revolution?
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The content in the image discusses the American Revolution, focusing on the reasons behind the colonists’ desire for freedom from British rule and the factors that influenced this desire, including British policies and external threats. It seems to provide notes on historical context.
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Opposition to British control and taxes, end of 'salutary neglect'.
The causes of the American Revolution included colonial opposition to British control and taxation following the French and Indian War, and the end of the British policy of 'salutary neglect' which allowed more freedom to the colonies.
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The causes of the American Revolution included colonial opposition to British control and taxation following the French and Indian War, and the end of the British policy of 'salutary neglect' which allowed more freedom to the colonies.
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The British tried to exert more control after the costly French and Indian War, demanding repayment which angered colonists used to relative autonomy under 'salutary neglect'.
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Avoid oversimplifying the causes; multiple political, economic, and social factors contributed.
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