What events led to the Revolutionary War?

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Before the Revolutionary War began, colonists were frustrated by _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. They did not like that _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . In 1774, the colonies held a meeting in _ _ _ _ called the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . It was organized to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Finally, in _ _ _ _ the 13 colonies issued _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ . This document _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

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Before the Revolutionary War began, colonists were frustrated by taxation. They did not like that Parliament legislated. In 1774, the colonies held a meeting in Philadelphia called the Continental Congress. It was organized to discuss grievances. Finally, in 1776 the 13 colonies issued Declaration of Independence. This document asserted freedom from Britain.