Unit 1 Day 6 Colonial Reaction Quote: “I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” - Patrick Henry (Virginia) Essential Question(s): How did the relationship between colonists and the British government evolve over time? Under what circumstances should individuals stand up for what is just in the face of authority? Specified Content: Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, 1st Continental Congress, Battles of Lexington and Concord, 2nd Continental Congress, Battle of Bunker Hill State Standards: Strand 1 Concept 4 PO 1, 3 (Assess the economic, political, and social reasons for the American Revolution, Describe the significance of major events in the Revolutionary War)

Colonial Reaction 1773, the Tea Act was imposed on colonists requiring a new tax on tea. December 16 th 1773, Sons of Liberty protests the tax by dumping £9,659 worth of tea into Boston Harbor (Boston Tea Party).

1774, the Intolerable Acts were imposed on colonists as a result of Boston Tea Party. The Colonies sent representatives to a First Continental Congress to plan a unified strategy to appeal to the King.

April 19 th 1775, English soldiers and colonial militia open fire on each other outside of Boston (Battles of Lexington and Concord). The British suffer 300 casualties compared to the Colonial militias 93.

May 1775, Second Continental Congress convened. Debate raged between the delegates about whether reconciliation with England could take place or if Independence was their only option.

Meanwhile militias from several colonies gathered together outside Boston to confront the English Army. June 17 th, 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill is fought and although a British victory the English will be forced to leave Boston in March 1776.

Assignment “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”  Patrick Henry "The War Inevitable" speech to the Virginia Convention, March 23, 1775 Using your knowledge and the Source what does Henry say should be the reason for revolting against British rule? 1 paragraph