(Solution) HIST405N Week 2 Discussion 1: The American Revolution

COURSE

HIST405N – United States History

Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, pick two (2) of the leading causes of the American Revolution.

  • The Proclamation Act of 1763
  • The Navigation Acts
  • The Stamp Act
  • The Declaratory Act
  • The Townsend Act
  • The Boston Massacre
  • The Coercive Acts

Then, address the following for your selections:

  • Analyze the cause and effect of two acts passed by the British Parliament on British North America. Which of your two selections do you consider the most significant and why?
  • Examine and explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence to the development of the American Revolution.

SOLUTION

The stamp act was imposed by Great Britain, direct tax colonies, and tax on printed materials. I believe the Stamp Act was more significant in leading the colonies to declare independence. I believe this because of initial outrage in the colonies when the Stamp Act was first introduced. Colonists felt that they were not being treated equally, and that they should not be taxed. The Stamp Act was originally implemented to raise money for a British standing army in America…….Please click the icon below to access entire solution at $5