Taxation without representation and the king was unfair to the people and religiuous pilgrims were angered and moved.
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The main underlying cause of the American Revolution was the poor treatment of the colonists by the British Parliament. Their unfair treatment included high taxation without representation, strict demands, and limited liberties.
the colonists did not want to be taxed directly by parliament
they wanted to get rich
the colonists did not want to be taxed directly by parliament
One main goal of the Declaration of Independence was to list the grievances of the colonists against King George III. Another main goal was to persuade reluctant colonists to join the rebellion against the King. A third goal was explain the position of the colonists on the purpose of human government.