Which of the following describes a factor that motivated american colonists to declare their independence from the british empire?
a. great britain controlled the colonies, but did not regulate their economies.
b. great britain refused to defend the colonies during the french and indian war.
c. great britain allowed the colonists to trade with most of europe, but not france. d. great britain taxed the colonies, but did not allow them to participate in politics.

Option: D.Great Britain taxed the colonies, but did not allow them to participate in politics.

Explanation:

American colonists forced to fight against the Britishers because of the policies and taxes which imposed on them, which did not get favored by the English colonists. Taxes included the Townsend Acts and Stamp Act which angered the Colonists and resulted in the outbreak of the War of Independence.

most people were factory or company owners.

it was on the rise and doing very well and would continue to do well until the great depression from 1929-1939