American colonists' disagreements with British politicians lead colonists to believe that the policies imposed on them violated their constitutional rights and colonial charters. These policies imposed on the colonist brought with them new established borders, new internal and external taxes, unnecessary and cruel punishments, and taxation without representation. British politicians enforcing Acts of Parliament, or policies, which ultimately lead to the colonists experiencing civil unrest, the outbreak of hostilities, and the colonists readying to declare their independence. The Proclamation of 1763 established a boundary running along the crest of the Appalachian Mountains in an effort to keep settlers and tribes separate and manage westward expansion. This attempt by Britain to exert greater control over the colonies failed, the colonies saw this as a challenge, ineffectively controlling the colonies they continued to expand westwards. The first Currency Act, which restricted the colonies from designating future currency as legal tender for debts, and the Sugar Act followed in 1764, and was an effort to raise funds for Great Britain during an economic depression in the American colonies. The Currency Act actually worsened financial distress in the colonies, pushing them further into economic depression. The Sugar Act impacted the economy with the problem of taxation without representation. "Now the colonial boycott has spread and the Sons of Liberty have intimidated those settlers who were reluctant to participate in it." (Brinkley 119) The Stamp Act of 1765, like the Sugar Act, was aimed at raising money, it was a disaster, welcomed by protestors in the streets. This law, unlike the others, required... the middle of paper... rader. Committees operating under rules established by the newly formed Continental Association imposed a boycott of British goods. Congress pledged to support Massachusetts if an attack were to occur; meaning all colonies would be affected. The American Revolutionary War began in Lexington and Concord a year after Congress gave Massachusetts this pledge. “It was not immediately clear to the British, or even to many Americans, that the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the war.” (Brinkley, 128) The colonists prepared a militia, organizing small armed groups ready for quick action like Minute Men, ready for open rebellion. At the same time, the military governor of Massachusetts began to fortify Boston, despite ongoing discussions in the House of Representatives, the Massachusetts Army marched on Concord, where the militia supplies were stored..