What was the biggest issue that eventually led to the English colonies rebellion against their mother country and sparked the American Revolutionary War?
- whether the English Parliament or colonial assemblies would control taxes in the colonies
- religious differences between American colonists and Britain
- restrictions on the number of English persons who could move to the English colonies
- disagreements between Parliament and the colonies over relations with the Native Americans (Indians)
Answer
The correct answer is A) whether the English Parliament or colonial assemblies would control taxes in the colonies.
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