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Trump’s tariffs resulted in a massive transfer of wealth from working people into the hands of millionaires and billionaire
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Not really, that's just how it's been portrayed over time. The American revolution wasn't led by American workers, it was agitated by the founding American aristocracy who were angry that there was a higher power than them controlling how they made their money. Many of the founding fathers made their fortunes from smuggling operations.
It's not like they abolished taxation or gave broad representation to average Americans. The American revolution was a revolution for the rich by the rich. It's the reason why we have a bicameral Congress, where senators act as overseer over the decisions of the common people. It wasn't until the 17th amendment passed in 1913 that senators actually started to be elected by the people.
Yup, and IIRC the colonies did benefit from the taxation. King George built infrastructure and provided soldiers and shit.