Posted by Booty Princess at syr-24-59-115-15.twcny.rr.com on March 28, 2003 at 16:06:14:
In Reply to: I know why! posted by AshFan on March 28, 2003 at 16:03:15:
: To not pay taxes right?
The issue was one of taxation without representation; but by no means was it the only issue involved.
: Also, I think the founding fathers just LOVED slavery.
Actually, this was the biggest obstacle to the drafting of a common resolution between the thirteen colonies.
There are negative reasons behind nearly every political event, including the American Revolution -- but let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater, and ignore the good impulses and ideas in American values.