The French and Indian War was between Britain and France. The British got so deep in dept it they needed a way to make money. They put a tax on paper, sugar, and tea; these were the Stamp Act, Sugar Act, and Tea Act. This made some people angry and they protested to get the laws to be changed; these people were called Patriots. There were also Loyalists that followed the rules. The Declaration of Independence was signed so it was confirmed that people had a right. And to keep that right they had to defend it for themselves and others.
A "limited government" is a government that may operate without consent of the governed rules temporarily during times of emergency has restrictions on the powers of its officials sets an absolute time limit for all officials
