The diagram below describes events leading to the Declaration of Independence.

A flowchart of four boxes, the ones on the left pointing to the ones on the right. The first box says, Britain increases colonial taxes. The second has a question mark. The third says, British ignore colonial petitions. The fourth says, Declaration of Independence is approved.


Which is the most likely reason for an event that could fill Box 2?

The Boston Tea Party happens in Massachusetts.
The British lose the French and Indian War.
The Chesapeake Bay is closed to all shipping.
The French and Indian war was expensive.