The answer is the Battle of Lexington and Concord that was
fought on April 19, 1775 in Boston. 700
British troops were ordered to apprehend the patriots but through good
intelligence, they were able to learn about and made preparations. The British won at Lexington while the
Americans were victorious at Concord.
Because of past experiences and feelings.
In 1765 Parliament passed the Quartering Act that said the colonists needed to find or pay for lodging for British soldiers stationed in America. ... Britain also needed money to pay for its war debts. The King and Parliament believed they had the right to tax the colonies.
