Between 1763 and 1775, the English attempted to exert control over the colonies. Because they had grown accustomed to the salutary neglect of their homeland, Britain's attempt to prevent them from prospering angered the colonists. Although the colonists were determined to secede from Great Britain, the American Revolution was caused primarily by British “missteps,” including taxation, troop placement, and mercantilism. The colonists wanted to separate from Great Britain because of the unfair way they were treated, but deep down most of them still felt a strong connection to their homeland. Therefore, their resistance was the direct result of Britain's mistakes. The colonists entered into a non-importation agreement to protest excessive taxes imposed on them by the English. The colonists established intercolonial unity by enacting the Stamp Act Congress, but only to try to repeal the Stamp Act. Although they also organized a Continental Congress, it was because they wanted to remedy their grievances against the crown. The Sons and Daughters of Liberty kept the spirit of the revolution alive by tying bees and holding meetings because Britain continued to treat the colonists like children. Finally, Samuel Adams founded the Committees of Correspondence which helped the colonies communicate the problems they were facing. Overall, every colonist reaction was instigated by Britain's desire to exert control over the colonies. If Britain had not angered the colonists, they would not have been able to unite against a common “enemy.” The first of many British “missteps” was the need to tax colonists on everyday goods, even after much protest. In 1764 the Sugar Act was enacted to increase tax revenue in the colonies for England... middle of paper... the colonies in all cases. This was an immature move on Britain's part because it made the colonists believe that they were no longer treated as equals to English residents in Britain. The Intolerable Acts limited settlers' rights and imposed restrictions on town meetings, which were especially crucial to the New England way of life. After hundreds of years of healthy neglect, by imposing the laws of mercantilism on the colonies, Britain pushed the colonists into a corner where they had no choice but to fight for their rights. After the French and Indian War, Great Britain made many “missteps” regarding their control of the colonies. Although the colonists were determined to be treated fairly by Britain, they were forced to rebel due to Britain's harsh policies towards the colonies, including taxation, troop stationing, and mercantilism..