Wow just learend this in class!the colonists were serious because they took a great risk because they would have got hanged to death is that crazy or what! Love, sophie m.
One significant way the colonists protested against British taxes was through the formation of the Sons of Liberty, a secret society that organized demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience. They famously staged events like the Boston Tea Party in 1773, where they dumped British tea into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act. Additionally, colonists boycotted British goods and rallied public opinion against taxation without representation, effectively mobilizing widespread resistance to British policies.
The boston tea party, the Revolutionary War, and James Otis saying. "No taxation without representation," after Britain imposed the Towsnshend Acts (a tax on various goods, including tea) are all pretty good examples. i am currently studying this topic in my history class, so the examples should be mostly accurate. hope i helped and good luck
the patriots crushed a loyalist militia, and they executed many of the prisoners
The events in response to British taxes were primarily organized by groups such as the Sons of Liberty and the Committees of Correspondence in the American colonies. These organizations, which included prominent figures like Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry, mobilized colonists to protest against taxes like the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts. They coordinated boycotts, public demonstrations, and other forms of resistance to challenge British authority and taxation without representation.
The British forces led by General Burgoyne were tired and drain after a long journey to the battle front.
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The colonist dressed up like mohawk Indians and dumped the british tea in the harbor
The first military battles of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord and again at Bunker Hill showed the British that the colonists were serious in seeking change. The surrender of Britain at Saratoga and their further defeat at Cowpens brought the war to full seriousness and made it a true fight for independence.
The harsh taxes put on the colonist after the French and Indian War. the British needed a way to pay for their war debts so the taxed the colonist heavily. No taxation without representation. And the King of England (George III) didn't listen to them.
Several events led to the Battle of Lexington. It started when the British government heavily taxed American colonies. Then came a chain of reaction that urged American colonies to take up arms against the British.
Quit India movement organized by Mahatma Gandhi against the British rule in India.
the sinking of the British ocean liner Lusitania