Question

which of the following was a key factor that led to the american revolution? the colonies received little help from the british when spain suddenly attacked. colonists began to see themselves as americans rather than british subjects. colonists migrated west, seeking more land.

Explanation:

To determine the key factor leading to the American Revolution, we analyze each option:

• The first option (Spain attacking) is incorrect as Spain was not a primary aggressor triggering the Revolution, and British support for colonies against Spain isn’t a core cause.
• The second option (Colonists seeing themselves as Americans) aligns with historical context: a growing American identity and desire for self - governance (distinct from British subjecthood) fueled the push for independence, leading to the Revolution.
• The third option (westward migration) relates to territorial expansion but was not a direct cause of the Revolution.

Answer:

B. Colonists began to see themselves as Americans rather than British subjects.