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.
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the growing belief among american colonist that they should be represented in their government
The address of the Cape Ann Chapter Of The Daughters Of The American Revolution is: 109 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5701
The main idea that led to the American Revolution was that people should not be taxed if they do not have representation in the body that is taxing them. Another idea is that people should be free to choose who it is that governs them. self government and individual rights (gradpoint)
An important immediate result of the American Revolution was that it # led to a rejection of the European political experience. # strengthened the doctrine of nationalism over that of states' rights. # further developed the doctrine of centralization of power. # accelerated the trend toward the abolition of the laws of entail and primogeniture. # established a quasi-mercantilist system of protectionist policies.
It showed an act of rebellion towards the British Crown and the crazy taxes they put on all sorts of items including tea. It was a main fire-starter for the American Revolution War.
The main decision maker was the Continental Congress-- by the way, George Washington wasn't the only general, there were many others.