Would you say that the American Revolution was a war fought primarily in defense of principles or one largely motivated by the self-interests of the colonists?

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Leyla Gordon

14 October, 17:25

Would you say that the American Revolution was a war fought primarily in defense of principles or one largely motivated by the self-interests of the colonists?

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Kassidy Leblanc · Answer 1

The more dominating side is definitely the self interest side, they wanted cheaper trade, no taxation, and be free to trade with who they want, it was not exactly a breach of principals, they just saw them prospering more without Britain.