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During the 18th century, British colonies in North America, particularly those along the Atlantic coast, were giving the British government significant problems. The Thirteen Colonies, especially Massachusetts, Virginia, and New York, were increasingly resistant to British taxation and governance, leading to tensions that culminated in events like the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution. Additionally, colonial resistance to British authority and enforcement of trade laws created ongoing conflicts that challenged British control.

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