British taxes, such as the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Acts, placed a heavy burden on the American colonists. These taxes were perceived as an infringement on their rights and sparked widespread opposition among the colonists. The lack of representation in the British Parliament further fuelled resentment, as the colonists believed they should have a say in laws that directly affected them. The protests, boycotts, and acts of resistance that arose as a result of these taxes eventually escalated into a full-blown revolution, with the colonists striving for independence from British rule.
