In Romeo and Juliet, why is Romeo banished?

Question

because he loves a Capulet

because he causes Tybalt’s death

because he causes Mercutio’s death

because he is caught with Juliet

Answer 1

Romeo is banished from Verona because he causes Tybalt's death. After Tybalt kills Mercutio, Romeo seeks revenge and ends up killing Tybalt. As a result, Prince Escalus banishes Romeo from Verona as punishment for taking matters into his own hands and causing more violence.