One of the defining points of history was the American Revolution. Endlessly covered in classrooms across the nation, it was a period that affected so many in such a small amount of time. Yet, what were the true causes of the American Revolution? The most basic of reasons are, of course, related to a nation’s economy. Many wars, even today, are sparked because one country feels it does not have equal trade relations with …showed first 75 words of 933 total…

…showed last 75 words of 933 total…the Quartering Act, requiring the colonists in certain colonies to provide and house British troops. This bound the colonists and completely prohibited the smuggling, which, in effect, shattered the northern economy. Throughout this time, the south had been primarily neglected, because they did not compete with England. Even though the south could only sell its tobacco in England, a monopoly was created for the planters. This created happy trade relations between the South and England.