I think you are confused because it was not up to the colonists to protect British rule. It was up to the British forces.
To convince the colonists to break away from British rule
Patrick Henry
they farted
Britain taxed them
Colonists who opposed British rule were called patriots.
Declaration of Independence.
They called themselves Patriots.
they wanted freedom from the british rule
Declaration of Independence
One of the secret societies formed by colonists to protect British actions was the Loyalists' Association. This group emerged during the American Revolution to support the British Crown and counteract the growing influence of patriot groups advocating for independence. The Loyalists aimed to uphold British rule and maintain loyalty among colonists, often facing hostility from those favoring independence.
the british didnt have the colonists consent to taxing
they wanted freedom from the british rule