Choose one of the revolutions (America or France or Ireland) from the period, 1771-1815, and give two causes of that revolution - Junior Cycle History - Question xiii - 2009

One significant cause of the American Revolution was the imposition of unfair taxes and acts by the British government. The Navigation Acts and Stamp Act exemplified this, as they mandated taxes without the consent of the colonists, leading to widespread resentment.

Another cause was the growing British involvement in colonial affairs, such as the Boston Tea Party, which was a direct reaction to perceived injustices. The colonists felt increasingly marginalized, leading to demands for independence.