Question

What was one cause of colonial unhappiness with British rule in 1776?

A. Refusal from Parliament for an American monarch
B. Discrimination against colonials in the British military
C. Corrupt colonial representatives in Parliament
D. Unfair taxation policies

Answer 1

One cause of colonial unhappiness with British rule in 1776 was D. unfair taxation policies imposed by the British government.

Step-by-step explanation:

One cause of colonial unhappiness with British rule in 1776 was unfair taxation policies. The British government imposed a series of acts and taxes on the American colonies, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, that were designed to raise revenue and regulate trade. The colonists strongly opposed these taxes because they believed that they should only be taxed by a legislature that they themselves elected.

The colonists argued that since they had no representation in the British Parliament, they should not be subjected to taxes imposed by that body. Additionally, they believed that internal taxes, which directly affected their everyday lives, were particularly unjust.

Answer 2

C. Corrupt colonial representatives in Parliament

Step-by-step explanation:

From the 1760s public opinion of the thirteen colonies became aware of their identity and unity of interests in a growing opposition against the British government, which did not heed appeals for moderation; until the dynamic of mutual challenges led to an armed conflict, the War of Independence (1775-1783, although decisive victories on the battlefield occurred in October 1781).