Conflict Between Great Britian And The Colonies.

Conflict Between Great Britian And The Colonies.

Though some historians believe that the conflict between Great Britain and the colonies was caused by the lifestyles of American colonies, it is evident that the tension was in fact caused by Great Britain’s strain on the settlements. Restrictions on westward settlement, laws on trade, and the taxation of goods reflect the cause for a rebellion on England. Great Britain’s political tyranny is evident in colonial writing such as; “A Summary View of the Rights of British America” and “Common Sense”, where both Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine criticize not only King George III but the entire ideology of monarchy.
The Proclamation of 1763 strictly prohibited any settlers from crossing the Appalachian divide. It was set in place to originally protect the settlers from the Indians and the Indians from the settlers, but it actually enraged the colonist and stifled all hopes for development in fertile areas such as the Ohio River Valley. Although the proclamation had initially intended on being a temporary fix for reducing conflicts with the Indians,   the British government eventually found it to be a good way to keep the colonist, and their goods, in check. This further angered the colonist and became like caging an untamed bull, moreover the American’s complaints and protests were simply ignored by the Parliament.
Mercantilism was a very popular topic of complaint in that it was somewhat awkward and a bit of a hassle for the colonist who saw it as inefficient. When the system reached more distant areas of America it rarely worked at all, mostly because of their distrust and disbelieve in it.
In the long run mercantilism was profitable and good for the colonies’ economic needs. Although at the time they did not see it the way, it was merely another political burden enforced by Parliament and the Board of Trade. It was seen as a way to hinder colonial growth in the eyes of most colonists.
Taxation acts on colonial goods by the British Parliament...