What were some of the Colonists' reactions to British actions?

Hey
lilstunna,

I think Akannan did a good job with his answer and I would like to
add on to it.

I am assuming you mean the causes of the revoultion when you
are referring to "response to British actions" so i'm going to mention some of the
major causes of the revolution and go over the reaction to each. I hope this helps.

The Proclamation of 1763: Prevented settlement west of the
Appalacian mountains to keep colonists and Native Americans from coming into conflict.

-Colonists disapporved of this measure because they felt they were being robbed of land
they had won during the French and Indian War. Many settlers had already moved over the
mountains and into Kentucky and Tennessee and were unwilling to move back. Despite the best
efforts of the British, most colonists moved west anyways and refused to abandon their
settlements until British soldiers forced them back across the proclaimation line.

The Stamp Act of 1765 : Required the placing of a tax on
most printed goods, such as legal papers,...