Why were the actions of our founding fathers criminal?

The actions of the Founding Fathers can be viewed as criminal because they engaged in rebellion against British authority, which was considered treasonous at the time. They organized protests, such as the Boston Tea Party, and ultimately declared independence, defying the laws and governance of the British Crown. Their actions led to a war that challenged the established order, viewed by the British government as unlawful resistance. However, these actions are celebrated in American history as the foundation of a new nation based on principles of liberty and self-governance.