Question

“Taxation without Representation” led to the outbreak of American War of Independence – Explain

Answer 1

1. A Series of taxes were imposed on the colonists, when the Americans did not have representation in the British Parliament.
2. The Sugar Act of 1764, the Currency Act, the Quartering Act of 1765 and the Stamp Act of 1765 – all their Act were protested by the American Colonists.
3. They called for a boycott of trade with Britain until the taxes were withdrawn.
4. The Townshend Acts of 1767 added fuel to the fire. Merchants of Boston organised boycott of British Goods.
5. When Townshend Acts were repealed retaining tax, on tea, it led to the incident of Boston tea party.
6. In December 1773, a group of men disguised themselves as Native Americans boarded the cargo vessels and threw the tea overboard.
7. This incident, known as Boston Tea Party, was done publicly before a large sympathetic crowd. It was a challenge which led to war between the rebellious colonies and England.
8. George Washington became the colonist’s Commander-in-chief and the colonists challenged the right of the British Parliament to tax them against their will.
9. “No taxation without representation” was their famous battle cry.

American War of Independence