Why did the colonists rebel against England?

In terms of
the Revolutionary War, the ultimate expression of colonial rebellion, there were several reasons
why it was waged.

Great Britain had defended the American colonies during the
French and Indian War, and it wanted to be repaid for that defense because it effectively
doubled the national debt for Britain. Moreover, the colonies had become very adept at
smuggling, and so taxes and tariffs that should have gone to Britain went unpaid. Many in the
American colonies wanted the freedom to transact business domestically and internationally
without the burden of taxes and tariffs.

Many Americans not only wanted
unrestrained trade with countries that were enemies of Great Britainbut they also resented
having to both help foot the bills for Britain's many wars with other nations. The quartering of
British troops in American homes was also highly unpopular, as was forced military service on
behalf of the crown.

The American colonies were not represented in
Parliament. This angered many...