Resentment refers to a strong feeling of bitterness or anger towards someone or something. In the context of the colonists, it was the deep-seated dissatisfaction and hostility they felt towards Britain after The Seven Years' War.
Related terms
Taxation without representation: This phrase represents the unfair practice of imposing taxes on people who have no say in making those decisions.
Proclamation of 1763: It refers to Britain's order prohibiting colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains after The Seven Years' War.
Stamp Act: The Stamp Act was a law passed by Parliament that required colonists to pay a tax on various printed materials, leading to widespread opposition among colonists.