The colonists of America formed a protest in response to the actions of Parliament. A network of covert organizations called the Sons of Liberty was established throughout the colonies to scare the tax collectors for Parliament. The people were unable to air their complaints and respectfully find a middle ground because they lacked a voice in the government to speak out against the government that was in control. Conflict during the American Revolution and other events resulted from the growing animosity. The Stamp Act incensed the American colonists, who moved fast to oppose it. A direct appeal to Parliament was nearly difficult due to the colonies' extreme distance from London, the heart of British politics. Instead, by simply refusing to pay the levy, the colonists demonstrated their disagreement. The second major event is the Boston Massacre. The Boston Massacre happened on March 5, 1770. Five Boston townspeople were shot and killed by 8 British soldiers guarding the Boston custom
The colonists of America formed a protest in response to the actions of Parliament. A network of covert organizations called the Sons of Liberty was established throughout the colonies to scare the tax collectors for Parliament. The people were unable to air their complaints and respectfully find a middle ground because they lacked a voice in the government to speak out against the government that was in control. Conflict during the American Revolution and other events resulted from the growing animosity. The Stamp Act incensed the American colonists, who moved fast to oppose it. A direct appeal to Parliament was nearly difficult due to the colonies' extreme distance from London, the heart of British politics. Instead, by simply refusing to pay the levy, the colonists demonstrated their disagreement. The second major event is the Boston Massacre. The Boston Massacre happened on March 5, 1770. Five Boston townspeople were shot and killed by 8 British soldiers guarding the Boston custom