Question

Because the 13 American colonies were part of the British empire

Answer 1

At the start of the Revolutionary War in 1775, the British Empire included 20 colonies north and east of New Spain.

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Answer 2

Britan did not want the colonies to trade with other colonies

Step-by-step explanation:

This question was on one of my lessons in edgunity. I hope this helps.