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Was the American Revolution justified?
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Selected thesis
The American Revolution was justified.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
The colonists believed they were fighting for fundamental natural rights.
Pro claim 2
The British government taxed the American colonies unfairly.
Con claim 1
Many groups of people would have been better off staying under British rule.
Con claim 2
The American Revolution involved significant violence and suffering.