Causes of american revolution choose only the statements that correctly describe a cause of the american revolution. thomas paine's pamphlet, "common sense" inspired many colonists that independence from great britain was necessary. the proclamation of 1763 gave the colonists access to land gained from the french & indian war. the sons and daughters of liberty were a secret group formed in response to the new taxes placed on the american colonists. no taxation without representation became a rallying cry of the colonists. one of the most effective forms of protest to the stamp act was boycotting goods. the intolerable acts were passed as a punishment for tax agents being tarred and feathered. samuel adams was a prominent member of the committees of correspondence, who wrote letters to unite the colonies. as a result of the intolerable acts, the colonies immediately declared independence.

The following are the correct answers

1) Thomas Paine's pamphlet, "Common Sense" inspired many colonists that independence from Great Britain was necessary.- Thomas Paine's famous pamphlet outlined several arguments as to why the colonists would be better off if they were not associated with Great Britain.

2)The Sons and Daughters of Liberty were a secret group formed in response to the new taxes placed on the American colonists.- The formation of these groups was driven by the idea that the American colonists should have representation in the English parliament. This way their voice is heard in terms of taxes and new laws implemented in their society.

3) No taxation without representation became a rallying cry of the colonists.- Colonists felt that it was unfair that the British parliament could pass taxes without hearing their opinions.

4) Samuel Adams was a prominent member of the Committees of Correspondence, who wrote letters to unite the colonies.

5) One of the most effective forms of protest to the Stamp Act was boycotting goods.

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