Was the Declaration of Independence and the colonists' fight in the Revolution unavoidable? Was there any way to avoid the conflict, either by the actions of the British or the Americans?

The British could have listened to the Colonists' complaints about the restrictions and taxes that were being unjustly placed on them. One of the most major factors that contributed to the Revolutionary War was the American's anger. In a way, it could have been avoidable if both parties managed to find a common ground, but it did not come to be.

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.