The Had been causing Benjamin troubles for far too long and he decided he had to do something about it.

Incomplete question.

Thehad been causing Benjamin Franklin troubles for far too long and he decided he had to do something about it?

the British government

Explanation:

Remember, Benjamin Franklin an American was living at a time when America was under the control of Great Britain. There were certain policies that were enacted by Britain that were not in favor of the colonists. In other words, those policies brought troubles to Benjamin who was also affected by them.

For example, one such policy was the Stamp Act of 1965 which imposed unfair taxes for all printed materials in the American colonists. This led Benjamin Franklin to go testify against the Act in the British  House of Commons in February 1766.

2018 means 2018 ce or common era

there have been other eras too including bce, which included way more years.

the answer is c have a good day