The American Revolution was, to a large extent, considered a Civil War. The American Revolution was an event that increased tension between Britain and the thirteen colonies. The American Revolution was a war to be Independent of Britain's tyrannical government that was being held. The type of tension that was disputed between the 13 colonies and the British government was due to the parliament's fault. Parliament created tension by creating the stamp act of 1765, the Townshend Tariffs of 1767, and the Tea Act of 1773). These acts were considered a way of war for the 13 colonies.
First of all, the British passed a law that involved everyone and didn't care who they affected with them. However, they knew that the colonies also represented a part of the legislation, "were, are, and must be subjected, and owe allegiance and subjection to their mother country." (A) "They are fellow-subjects."(B). The British felt that by writing the Declaration of Independence, the colonies were betraying their loyalty to them. Also, the king felt offended because they were the most prestigious people at the time. Britain didn't want a war against the colonies because they were at war with the Spanish and France.
However, many English felt that by doing this, they were attracting attention and that they were being immature about the situation. In the contrary, the British felt that they were being inconsiderate and, in the same way, supported the loyalist that didn't want war either. "Agriculture, commerce, and industry would resume their wonted vigor. .. .our trade would st...
