Six reasons why the Colonies wanted Independence

1) To have fair taxes

2) Freedom from their Government(Britain controlled the colonists lives)

3) To start their own government and be free people

4) They didn't want a Monarchy(supports reason 3)

5) Bad treatment(overall)

6)  They were discriminated and below because of what they believed in or what color they were.

Explanation:

History Knowledge.

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