Although many of the dictates set forth by Great Britain on the American colonies served as a prelude to war, there's some debate as to which issues were the most pressing. Certainly, the signers of the Declaration of Independence insisted it was about liberty and democracy. Yet some modern historians argue that the Revolution was fought for money and trade. Indeed, all of these concerns probably had something to contribute to the revolt, which had most likely given King George more than a few sleepless nights.