Samuel Adams and Dr. Joseph Warren formed a committee in response to the Gaspee affair and in relation to the recent British decision to have the salaries of the royal governor and judges be paid for by the British crown rather than the colonial assembly. Which removed the Colonies ability to control their rulers.
Britain concentrated on its war against France.After Britain defeated France in 1814,British leaders turned their attention to the United States.
A. Ethel Rosenberg. I hope this helps :)