Source
Map of the Original Thirteen Colonies
http://pattyinglishms.hubpages.com/hub/What-is-the-History-of-USA-Part-II

During the  1760s and 1770s, the  majority of colonists of the Southern, Middle and New England Colonies were  becoming unhappy with King George III  of Great Britain and Acts of Parliament  such as  the Sugar, Currency,  Stamp,  Quartering, & Townsend Act. The colonists demanded to have representation in Parliament since they were paying  many taxes and  were mistreated with unfair laws.

At this time,  throughout the Thirteen Colonies, the Patriots were rebelling  against  Great Britain's rule and  especially the  Redcoats who were watching over them.  There was unrest  in the Colonies that   resulted   in the  Boston Massacre   (1770) and  Boston Tea Party  (1773).