Question

Why did the United States fight a revolution almost 250 years ago?

A. control of North American lands
B. people wanted the freedom to govern themselves and lead free lives
C. Mexico invaded the U.S. and wanted to take land
D. U.S. wanted to overthrow England and claim British lands

Answer 1

The reason why the United States fought a revolution almost 250 years ago is because they wanted to have freedom and wanted the freedom to govern themselves. They wanted to lead free lives and didn't want to be subject to English rule as was the case at the time.

Correct answer here would be B.

Answer 2

The main reason why the United States fought a revolution almost 250 years ago was because "B. people wanted the freedom to govern themselves and lead free lives," since they were upset with British tyranny.