Countdown to Independence: Causes of the American Revolution
SOL QUESTIONS Define the Enlightenment… What “natural rights” did John Locke say men should enjoy?
The Revolutionary Period U.S. History: SOL VUS. 3 & 4 The Revolutionary Period
Countdown to Independence: Causes of the American Revolution
What led to the American Revolution? Ideas of the Enlightenment Rivalry between France and England Unfair British Policies 1. 2. 3.
The Enlightenment People started writing and talking about government. They thought of new ways people could govern themselves. Why would people suddenly start brainstorming about government? What was going on in the world?
18th century-emphasized the use of reason and scientific investigation to obtain knowledge. The Age of Reason Government should protect the rights of people. Any Government that takes away the rights of the people should be abolished and replaced. John Locke Natural Rights All people are free and have rights that rulers cannot take away.
What Happens If A Government Tries To Take Away The Rights ******************************************************** What Happens If A Government Tries To Take Away The Rights Of The People?
What two nations became colonial rivals in North America? 1. England 2. France
The Eve of Conflict The Ideas of the Enlightenment and the perceived unfairness of British polices provoked debate and resistance in the American Colonies.
The French & Indian War
What was the economic basis of the French colony at Quebec? Fur-trading
Rivals England & France compete for money, power & land in North America The Brawl for it All France vs. England!! As the colonies grew the settlers continued to push westward. The French & Indians were threatened by this expansion.
1754 1st Attempt To Unite The Colonies
Later in 1754, the French & Indian War begins! People do not Support Franklin’s Albany Plan. Later in 1754, the French & Indian War begins!
The French & Indian War
England wins. Now the French must GO! Under the leadership of William Pitt England would drive the French out of much of North America. However security comes at a price as the colonists would soon painfully find out.
Territory west of the Appalachian Mountains Florida (from Spain) What territory did England gain from France as a result of the French and Indian War? Canada Territory west of the Appalachian Mountains Florida (from Spain)
British government went greatly in debt. What effect did the French and Indian War have on the finances of the British government? British government went greatly in debt.
Proclamation of 1763 Forbid American colonists to move west of the Appalachian Mountains The settlers were coming on the Indian's land which made the Indians get mad and fight back (PONTIAC’s REBELLION). Then the King would have to send troops to protect the settlers.
Protect friendly Indians What 3 results did the British government intend for the Proclamation of 1763? Protect friendly Indians Reduce conflict between Americans colonists and the Indians Reduce the cost of the British army to protect the land west of the Appalachians
What is the name of Great Britain’s lawmaking body? Parliament
TAXES THE COLONISTS
Sons of Liberty Led Protests Against TAXES!! John Hancock
What became a popular slogan in the American colonies? “No taxation without representation”
Tar & Feather the Tax Collector
Ben Franklin Speaks to Parliament
The Colonists Protested British Policies
Boston Massacre 1770 Resentment to English authority increases after British troops kill anti-British demonstrators.
What is a monopoly? Complete Control Absence of Competition Fewer Choices
Parliament Passes More Taxes!! Tea Act 1773 led to the Boston Tea Party
The Intolerable Acts
British Response Intolerable acts-passed by Parliament to punish colonist for the affects of the Boston Tea Party Closed the Boston Ports stopping any other trading with other Colonies.
1st Continental Congress
1774 -1st Continental Congress In September, congress met for the first time to protest Intolerable Acts.
Patrick Henry (VA)
1775 March 23 Patrick Henry from Virginia gave the speech “ Give me liberty or Give me death.” April 18 Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott warned colonists that “The British are coming.” “The first shot around the world” was heard at Lexington and later at Concord - April 19, 1775
The Shot heard ‘round the World Opening shots of the American Revolution are fired at Lexington & Concord Massachusetts
The British Are Coming!!!! Here at Concord Bridge "the shot heard 'round the world" was fired.
What did Common Sense say? Challenged the rule of the American colonies by the King of England
The 2nd Continental Congress The Second Continental Congress, meeting in May 1775, appointed George Washington commander in chief of the army.
Bunker Hill-1st Major Battle
1776-Freedom is signed!!
John Locke Thomas Paine Whose ideas did Thomas Jefferson borrow when he wrote the Declaration of Independence? John Locke Thomas Paine