In the 18th Century, the colonies gained its independence from Britain through a rebellion involving the colonies of the most dominant nations of that present time. Although known as the American Revolution throughout the world, it was actually a British Revolution in many ways rather than an American Revolution. The British colonial policies were more responsible for the final political division than were actions taken by the colonists. As the British played a larger role …showed first 75 words of 771 total…

…showed last 75 words of 771 total…at this point were not declaring independence. The changes of British policy led to the American Revolution and were a larger factor in the outcome of the war than the American reaction. With new taxes, a military presence, and the change of attitude on certain policies, the colonists had a reaction other than what the British wanted. Rebellion was the answer to the colonist’s problems and Britain had no one to blame but themselves.