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What was one of the main reasons American colonists rebelled against
the British?

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Answer:

They protested when the British government imposed taxes on them without consulting the local governing bodies of the colonies.

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Answer:

One main reason was the excessive taxation that was levied upon all the colonies that were controlled by Great Britain.

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