It seems that you have missed the necessary options to answer this question, but anyway, here is the answer. As the result of a conflict between British troops and a colonial militia in Massachusetts, the Boston Tea Party took place. The "Boston Massacre" occurred, in which British troops fired on colonists. Hope this helps.
The government of ancient Athens was "a direct democracy," since in fact the Ancient Greeks were the ones who "invented" democracy in the first place.
Why was the Declaration of Independence Written?: To declare independence from the British King.
Which of the following contributed...: The lack of authority to collect taxes.
Which of following men...: Patrick Henry.
Explanation:
Why did the British tighten control over the colonies following the war? The king tightened control over the colonies because the war cost a lot so he put taxes to get more money and when the colonists refused to pay the taxes the king got worried about how much loyalty the colonists had so he tightened his grip.
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