Which of the following was the principle root of the American colonies' conflict with the British government?
The colonies paid tax to Britain but had no representation there.
The colonies wanted to take control of the British government.
The colonies wanted control of the Louisiana Purchase.
Britain had declared war on the colonies.

Question

Which of the following was the principle root of the American colonies' conflict with the British government?
The colonies paid tax to Britain but had no representation there.
The colonies wanted to take control of the British government.
The colonies wanted control of the Louisiana Purchase.
Britain had declared war on the colonies.

darrenmadx · Answer

Its the first one. The colonies hated that they were being taxed without representation. they felt like they were being treated differently from their counterparts who were living in England