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8.1 Discussion

8.1 Discussion

Q Review the political, economic, and ideological reasons for the outbreak of the American Revolution and the Civil War. After your analysis of this information, answer the following questions: What makes the Confederates different from the American colonists? What makes the Union different from England? Why were the American colonists considered Patriots while the Confederates were considered rebels? When responding to classmates, include additional information for why you agree with their position or information explaining why you do not agree with their position. Make sure to provide cited information to support your positions. All work must be in APA format.

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The political reasons behind the American Revolution were many, of them the discriminatory laws put in place by the British such as the Proclamation and the Stamp Act were some of the most significant causes. The increasing British control over the colonies contributed significantly to the breaking away of the colonies. Britain's unfair activities involving trade, social order, and tax increases were among the key economic causes of the American Revolution.