Increasing Tensions Between Britain And The Colonists

The British did many things that angered the colonists and led them to declare war. Although the colonists had started to grow apart from England, most still considered themselves loyal to the King of England. To make sure he was still profiting off the colonies, the King imposed a series of heavy taxes on various items that were essential to living. To make matters worse, the King kept adding more and more taxes to the point where some colonists could not afford the cost of living. This added fuel to the increasing tensions between the colonists and the King.

The King could have taxed both British citizens in Britain and the colonists the same to help pay for the cost of the French and Indian War to avoid angering the colonists. Taxing the