The most important grievance is “The King has robbed our overseas trade, destroyed our coastal economy, burned our communities and ruined the lives of our people.” because it ties together several other major concerns stated in the Declaration of Independence. By cutting off all commerce with every country but Britain, this substantially reduced their income flow, increased their tax amounts and as a result their economy suffered. As for oversea issues, the British would seize American ships that violated restrictions on foreign trade, and would often …show more content…
Imagine if a person could establish any rule they wanted at any time, it would be unfair and completely obstruct the colonist’s right to liberty. The military was also immune to any charges or jurisdictions made against them, even murders they committed were neatly swept under the rug. The colonists had to not only have standing armies that could create incredulous laws, they were forced to quarter them, have them sleep in the same house as their terrified children. This was definitely one of the breaking points that began the Revolutionary