Road to a revolution A Mr. C pRODUCTION

Do Now 1. What was the result of the French and Indian War? 2. What lands did the British give to Spain? 3. What was the proclamation of 1763?

Introduction to today’s lesson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1A ai9YmQ5Q

The Sugar Act Was three cent tax on foreign refined sugar. It was given in 1764. Taxes on coffee, indigo, and wine were increased. Sugar helped make rum, which was a big profit maker for the colonies. The colonies in response decided to stop making rum. The sugar act was not a successful one for the British, but it would soon follow with the stamp act.

The Stamp Act Was passed by Parliament in 1765. After the Sugar Act was repealed in 1764. It was to pay off the war debt. Colonists were required to buy and place stamps on many kinds of documents such as newspapers. Anything on paper basically. The colonists decided to boycott or protest against buying British goods. The colonists claimed the elected representatives had the right to tax them. Legal documents as well. Local legislatures had been taxing the colonies for 100 years. They based their rights of the English Bill of Rights.

The Protest Begins! Sons of Liberty- Were colonists directly affected by the Stamp Act. They burned any paper they could find. Custom officials were attacked with tar and they were later feathered. Many officials quit as a result. William Pitt went against the Stamp Act.

The result of the Stamp Act 9 out of the 13 colonies participated in the Stamp Act Congress. It was to protest against the king and parliament. Parliament repealed the Stamp Act in 1766. Repealed- Means cancelled. The Declaratory Act was passed the same day the Stamp Act was repealed. It gave Parliament the right to tax the colonies and make decisions “In cases whatsoever”. It was led by John Adams of Boston who was a pivotal figure with the Declaration of Independence as well as the Constitution.

The Townshend Acts Were passed in 1767, they placed duties on a large quantity of goods such as glass and lead. Duties- Mean taxes on an imported good. This was met with huge resistance and boycotts/protests from the colonists. In 1770, Parliament repealed all of the duties except for the one on tea. The Townshend Acts were named after British advisor George Townshend. These acts allowed general search warrants to stop smuggling of goods. British soldiers were allowed into the homes and businesses of the colonists to look for goods not paid.

More about the Townshend Acts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKGS da3sEVU

Boston’s Sons of Liberty Were led by Samuel Adams. He started a British goods boycott. The group also told colonists to resist the British control. The Daughters of Liberty- Told colonists to wear cloth made by colonial women and use American products only.

The Boston Massacre General Thomas Gage had 1,000 troops arrive in Boston, which fueled the colonists’ anger. The British soldiers were paid poorly and they weren’t satisfied with their situation. March 5th, 1770- Four laborers were killed in front of the Custom House. Discussion: Do you think this could have been avoided?

More about the Boston Massacre http://www.history.com/shows/america-the-story-of- us/videos/boston-massacre

The Tea Act Was passed in 1773. The East India Company was allowed to import its tea into the colony without paying the tax. Their tea was cheaper than any other in the colonies. Some colonists decided to take measures into their own hands. The East India Company was a successful tea company owned by the British, but during this time they were struggling big time. The company was a monopoly. So colonists could only get this kind of tea and no other, they were very displeased with this measure. The tea company’s tea was cheaper as a result.

The Boston Tea Party December 16th, 1773 colonists disguised as Native Americans boarded ships at the Boston Harbor. These protestors dumped 342 chests of East India Company tea into the water. Great Britain response was with the Intolerable Acts in 1774 (Also known as the Coercive Acts). Chests of tea are not small so this was a drastic loss of tea for the British.

The Intolerable Acts 1774 The Boston Port Act- Boston Harbor was closed until the tea lost during the Boston Tea Party was paid for. The Massachusetts Government Act- Town meetings were illegal unless there was written consent of a colony governor. The Quartering Act- Colonists were required to give housing to British troops.

The Intolerable Acts 1774 The Impartial Administration of Justice Act- Trials of British officers in Massachusetts could be held in other colonies or Great Britain. The Quebec Act- The Canadian border was extended southward to the Ohio River. Colonies had no claim to this land.

Activity- British Colonist You can work in a group, another classmate, or by yourself. On a piece of paper please write down a response to the following. Imagine you’re a British colonist in the 1700’s, what side of independence are you on? Please use your notes to support your claim if you are loyal to the king/parliament or want to rebel against them.