The History of the United States, 2nd Edition Episode 10, The Rejection of Empire Episode 10, The Rejection of Empire.

Streaming video - 2003

In 1765, Parliament moved to levy direct taxes on the colonies and to regulate colonial trade so that it profited Britain. Protests by the legislatures of the North American colonies led to outright conflict, the suspension of colonial governments by Parliament, the creation of a Continental Congress, and, finally, an organized military confrontation at Lexington and Concord in April 1775.