Causes of the American Revolution

Causes of the American Revolution

Prompt: The American Revolutionary War was a turning point in history, but it didn’t happen overnight. Many events, decisions, and tensions led to the outbreak of war between the American colonies and Great Britain.

Your Task: Write a cause-and-effect essay explaining the main causes of the Revolutionary War and how each cause contributed to the eventual conflict. Use clear reasoning, specific historical examples, and transitions to show the relationship between causes and effects.

In your essay, be sure to:

• Introduce the topic with a clear thesis statement.
• Describe at least three major causes (e.g., taxation without representation, the Boston Tea Party, British military presence).
• Explain the effects of each cause and how they built up to war.
• Use evidence from class readings, notes, or research to support your ideas.
• Conclude by summarizing how these causes worked together to spark the Revolutionary War.

Length: 5 paragraphs Audience: Your classmates and teacher Purpose: To inform and explain