What would a patriot who is angry with the British government would say??? Three reason you are upset and want independent.

The Primary Reason is that people would say "Taxation without Representation," and argue that they aren't being represented in the British Parlement.

The second reason is that they are unhappy with being controlled by a government that is an ocean away.

The last reason is that the colonists aren't treated well by British troops who are stationed in port cities like Boston and New York.

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