Question

the american revolution started in 1775 when
general gage sent british troops to stop colonial protests and gatherings.
british soldiers were sent to take american military supplies by force.
parliament passed new taxes and stricter laws on the colonies.
the colonies declared independence from britain.

Explanation:

The American Revolution began in 1775 with the battles of Lexington and Concord. These battles were triggered when British soldiers were sent to take American military supplies by force. General Gage's troops were on a mission to seize weapons and ammunition stored by the colonists. The first shots of the revolution were fired during this military action. Parliament passing new taxes (like the Stamp Act, etc.) was a cause of tension but not the immediate 1775 start - event. The colonies declared independence in 1776 with the Declaration of Independence. Stopping protests and gatherings was a part of British colonial control but not the direct start - event of the 1775 revolution.

Answer:

British soldiers were sent to take American military supplies by force.