Week 2

The colonist revolt against the British Empire was caused by taxes. They were okay with being controlled by England at first, but like any other person they got tired of someone telling them what to do. The colonist wanted what they wanted and when England tried to handle it, but it was too late. The taxes were their attempt on trying to handle it, but it only made things worse. The colonist would treat the tax collectors badly then started boycotting goods. So, England decided to get rid of taxes except on tea. Well since the colonies got what they wanted the first time by pitching a fit they did the same thing with the taxed tea. Colonist began smuggling tea to the Dutch.Which would eventually lead to the Boston tea party. The colonist dumped tea off of English ships which was considered the Boston tea party. So basically, the colonist fought for what they wanted and it worked.