This is the American Revolution!!! The Road to Revolution This is the American Revolution!!!

French and Indian War Who was it fought between? What larger war was it part of? What was it over? What ended it?

Effects of the French and Indian War Colonists and Britain have contempt for each other. Natives no longer trust English. Britain wants colonists to pay back large war debt, because it was fought on their soil and made the colonies more secure.

The End of the French and Indian War The Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War and Seven Years’ War in 1763. British win the war. Georgia’s new western boundary becomes the Mississippi River.

Proclamation of 1763 Stated that American colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains. Too much Native conflict in these areas. Settlers ignored rule and moved into the area anyway.

Britain Tightens Control Britain wanted to gain greater control over colonies and enforce laws they had been ignoring. Britain wanted the colonists to pay for the debt brought on by the French and Indian War.

Acts of Trade Existed for many years. Colonists ignored them. Cotton, sugar, tobacco, and indigo could only be sold to England. British soldiers would break into homes looking for illegal goods.

The Sugar Act 1764 The British government wanted colonists to buy sugar from British planters in West Indies. To ensure that they did this, the British lowered taxes on sugar coming from other areas, but strictly enforced the taxes making colonists buy sugar from Britain instead.

The Quartering Act 1765 Colonists had to house, feed and provide supplies to stationed troops from Britain. They were there to “protect” the colonist’s. Colonist’s believed this violated their rights.

The Stamp Act 1765 All legal and commercial documents had to carry an official stamp showing that the tax had been paid. Colonist’s had no representation in Parliament, believed this was “Taxation without representation”.

Stamp Act Congress 9 Colonies sent delegates to an assembly in New York. They declare the Stamp Act illegal and ask King George III to repeal it. Georgia does not go to the Stamp Act Congress. Governor Wright supports Parliament. Georgia is the only colony to purchase the stamps.

The Townshend Acts 1767 Placed a tax on tea, paper, lead, glass, and paint brought into the colonies. The money would pay salaries of British governors and officials. Protests break out immediately.

Sons of Liberty Protesters that pressured merchants not to sell British goods. Also known for their infamous role in the Boston Tea party.

Daughters of Liberty Persuaded colonists to weave their own “homespun” cloth instead of buying from British. Also urged colonist to use goods produced in the colonies. Colonists boycott British goods and import goods from other trading partners.

Colonial Resistance Grows Many colonists make speeches against taxes. Some use violence. Britain is angry! The colonists are angry! They are heading towards confrontation.

Boston, MA The epicenter of protest and resistance.

Boston Massacre March 5, 1770 50 colonists surround soldiers throwing rocks at them, calling them names. Someone opens fire. 5 colonists killed.

How does Georgia feel? Outraged and aware of what was going on in other colonies but… Governor Wright wants Georgians to stay loyal to King George III. Believes negotiation is the way to go. Disagreements in the house occurred often, Wright dismisses meetings when things do not go his way.

What does Georgia do about it all? Georgia has grown prosperous from trade with Britain, many are loyal to the King because of this. They decide to decrease their dependence on Britain, in hopes British would relax the taxes it had imposed. It doesn’t work.

Largely publicized in newspaper articles, pamphlets, and posters. Boston people outraged! Citizens demanded that soldiers be tried for murder and all remaining troops leave Boston. King George III complies.

Parliament Repeals all Acts Parliament repeals all acts except tax on tea, to show colonists they still had authority to tax them. British trade had been hurt because of the boycotts.

Committees of Correspondence Spread news of occurrences from town to town.

Tea Act of 1773 British East India Tea Company almost bankrupt. Colonists pay tax on regulated tea. Tea shipped into ports in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Charleston. New York and Philadelphia block ports.

Boston Tea Party December 16, 1773 Sons of Liberty protest! Dress up as Mohawk Indians and dump 342 chests of tea into the harbor.

Britain Puts “Her” foot down!

Intolerable Acts! 1774 Boston Harbor is CLOSED until tea is paid for. Sons of Liberty OUTLAWED! Committees of Correspondence OUTLAWED! Word spreads quickly of what is happening in Boston. Meeting of colonial representatives to take place.

First Continental Congress 1774 Representatives from all colonies EXCEPT… Georgia and Florida meet to come up with solutions. BOYCOTT all trade with Britain until they repeal Intolerable Acts! ARM and form MILITIAS!!!!! If Parliment does not repeal acts, they will meet again.

Peter Tondee’s Tavern July 27, 1774 Although it did not send delegetes to the Continental Congress, a small group of Georgian’s meet. Wanted to keep good relations with British. They also meet with other groups in other colonies.

Georgia is Undecided Georgia is “up in arms” about whether to support King George III or break free.

The Midnight Ride British general Thomas Gage discovers Boston militia has stored weapons and ammunition in Concord, MA. Also discovered two colonial leaders Samuel Adams, and John Hancock were in nearby Lexington. April 18, 1775 Gage sends 700 troops to arrest Hancock and Adams and destroy the supplies in Concord.

Paul Revere sets out to warn Lexington and Concord Paul Revere sets out to warn Lexington and Concord. “The British are coming!”

Lexington and Concord British arrive in Lexington and Concord early April 19. They find colonial militia waiting for them. Shots are fired. “The shot heard around the world”. The American Revolution has officially started.

Loyalist or Patriot? Whig or Tory? Loyalists or Tories remained loyal to the King. Patriots Whigs rebelled against Britain.

Indecision Georgia still undecided. Georgians are divided. Older Georgians and recent immigrants wanted to remain loyal. Those born in America wanted independence. Independent thought was largest among back country.

Brother against Brother The conflict divided communities, families and friends.