The Revolutionary War didn't start suddenly. It took years for the colonies to get to the point of open war with Britain. Write a three paragraph essay discussing how the American colonies came to declare their independence from Great Britain. A good place to start is the end of the French and Indian War. The Declaration of Independence is a good ending point. You should include events, British laws and policies, and American reactions to those laws and policies. Organize your thoughts by thinking about these questions. What happened at the end of the French and Indian War that made the colonists angry? What were some of the laws passed by Parliament during this time period? What happened at the First and Second Continental Congresses? Now that your thoughts are organized, write your essay.