The American Revolution was an inevitable war that occurred between the American and British forces. Although it was found that both groups were at fault, opinions upon the matter of who was more at fault are divided. The following attempts to depict the situation from an American's point of view. First and foremost, the issue of Britain's abuse of power must be addressed. Over the duration of ten years, the British passed over twelve laws, all of which threatened the three natural rights posess by all, life liberty and freedom. Taxation laws such as the Stamp Act, which requisitioned the purchasing of Tax Stamps, or the Tea Act, are prime exemplars of the unjust actions enforced upon the early American colonists. In addition to taxation laws, there were also commerce restrictions, known as the Navigation Acts, which stated specific goods could be sold to England and all trading must be executed on English ships. These edicts placed upon the colonies resulted in England acquiring a monopoly through triangular trade. Adding to this corner was the enforcement of the Townshend Duties, which allocated Britain to tax the colonists on imported items, such as tea, glass, lead, paper, and oil. Granted that the American colonies were nothing more than a tool for England to secure a favorable balance of trade, the English were stretching their authoritative limits. The excessive amounts of their taxation could have possibly been warranted, however the colonies had no representation in the government. Despite the American's responsibly to benefit the English, their reactions were validated due to the infringement upon their civil rights. The same concept applies to modern-day operatives; morale must be maintained in order for the people to desire to work hard and do what is requested of them. Controversy surrounds the American Revolution for both parties involved, the English and the Americans, in that the other bevy is arguably at ...
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