The American colonies were ruled by Britain, but they did not have ________________________ in the British Parliament. This meant they had no say in the laws and taxes that were imposed on them.

The colonists felt it was unfair to be taxed by a government in which they had no representation. This slogan ________________________________ became a rallying cry for their dissatisfaction

Colonists organized _________________ against British laws and taxes. These ____________ included public demonstrations and speeches.

Many colonists refused to buy British goods as a way to oppose the taxes. This was called a _____________________________ and it hurt British merchants and manufacturers.

In response to the growing tensions, colonial leaders met in Philadelphia to discuss their grievances and plan their response. This meeting was called the ________________________________

In the ________________________________ delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies gathered to discuss their rights and to organize resistance against British policies.

In the ________________________________this meeting led to the decision to form the Continental Army and eventually to declare independence from Britain.

Cause: The American colonies did not have an equal voice in the British government, leading to feelings of unfairness and frustration.