61. Why did the colonists fight the British?
American History · Colonial Period and Independence
Accepted answer(s)
- because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
- because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering)
- because they didn't have self-government
Officers ask history questions like this one to check general knowledge of how the country was formed. On the 2008 Civics Test, "because of high taxes (taxation without representation)" is the answer to give if asked directly — related historical trivia beyond that isn't required to pass.
This is question 61 of the 2008 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov.
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