The conflict that resulted from British attempts to tax the American colonies was the American Revolutionary War, which began in 1775. The British Parliament imposed various taxes, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, without colonial representation, leading to widespread resentment and protest among colonists. This taxation sought to help pay off debts from the French and Indian War and maintain British troops in North America, but it ignited the rallying cry of "no taxation without representation." The tensions escalated into violent confrontations, prompting colonies to unite and declare independence in 1776, ultimately leading to a protracted war for sovereignty from British rule.