The Revolutionary War with Britain after British colonists were already in the US, sent by the British. Basically, they were being taxed on stuff like Molasses and Tea. They didn't want taxation from a country in which they had no representation in government. This was the reason for the Boston Tea Party. Then of course they formed their own independent country once they were free from Britain.
Step 1: Hold it
Step 2: Walk calmly
Step 3: Enter restroom
Step 4: Calmly sit down with pants off
Step 5: Release
Phoque je ne sais pas que les choses sont bizarres