What events led the colonies to cooperate?

The colonies were prompted to cooperate primarily due to the increasing tensions with Britain, particularly after the implementation of taxes like the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts, which they viewed as unfair. The Boston Tea Party in 1773 and subsequent punitive measures from Britain, such as the Intolerable Acts, galvanized colonial resistance. Additionally, the First Continental Congress in 1774 served as a unifying platform for the colonies to discuss a collective response. These events fostered a sense of shared identity and purpose, leading them towards greater cooperation in their struggle for independence.