The events that led to the Revolutionary War were triggered by which of the following?
A) The British raised revenue by increasing the tax rate of the colonies.
B) The British had established suspicious alliances with Indian tribes during the French and Indian Wars.
C) American separatists assassinated King George III.
D) Protestant fundamentalists in New England attempted to establish a theocracy.
E) The British attempted to end slavery in the colonies.

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The British raising revenue by increasing the tax rate of the colonies without representation was a major trigger for the Revolutionary War, leading to protests such as the Boston Tea Party and eventually the Declaration of Independence. None of the other options listed were significant factors in causing the war.

The Events That Led to the Revolutionary War Were Triggered