my response: I think that they were justified in their rebellion against the British empire because of the worry of unjust taxation without representation. The stamp act imposed taxes on printed materials, "in 1765, Britiain stepped up its efforts to raise revenue from American colonies" lesson 2.1 page 5. The intolerable acts of 1774 restricted the colonists self governance as well as civil liberties, "In 1774, Parliment passed four laws collectively known as the coercive acts." lesson 2.1 page 12.

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teacher feedback: Where did the colonists lack representation though? And what were the Intolerable Acts?

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I think that they were justified in their rebellion against the British Empire because of the worry of unjust taxation without representation. The Stamp Act imposed taxes on printed materials; "in 1765, Britain stepped up its efforts to raise revenue from American colonies" (lesson 2.1 page 5). The colonists lacked representation in the British Parliament, meaning that decisions affecting their lives and finances were made without any input from them. They had no elected officials in Parliament who could advocate for their rights and interests, leading to the feeling that they were being treated unfairly.

Additionally, the Intolerable Acts of 1774, which were also known as the Coercive Acts, greatly restricted the colonists' self-governance and civil liberties. These laws included measures such as closing Boston Harbor and restricting town meetings, which effectively stifled local governance and resistance to British policies. "In 1774, Parliament passed four laws collectively known as the Coercive Acts" (lesson 2.1 page 12). The combination of these unjust taxes and oppressive laws fueled the colonists' desire for independence and their fight for representation and rights.