Colonial Responses to British Taxation

In the decades leading up to the American Revolution, the colonies faced growing tensions with Great Britain due to various political, economic, and social factors. The Proclamation of 1763, for instance, aimed to stabilize relations with Native Americans by limiting colonial expansion westward. However, many colonists viewed such measures as intrusive and a violation of their rights. Furthermore, several acts passed by Parliament, including the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, incited resistance and led to organized protests across the colonies. In response, colonists began to form groups such as the Sons of Liberty to oppose British policies.

Which of the following events directly resulted from the collective colonial resistance to British taxation policies and contributed to the momentum for revolution?