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What are 5 reasons why the American revolution started

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The British government decided to make the American colonies pay a large share of the war debt from the French and Indian War. Through the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and other taxes, the British tried to collect taxes that the American people considered harsh.
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Passing laws and placing taxes on the colonist.
The Stamp Act.
The lives lost due to the French and Indian War.
Currency act of 1754-1763.
The Boston massacre.
Boston tea party.
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