Conflicts in the Colonies

Review What war did the English colonists fight in between 1754 and 1763? How did the colonists and the American Indians view each other? What bigger war was the French and Indian war a part of? What treaty ended the French and Indian war? Explain how the political map and the balance of power changed in North America following the French and Indian War?

Effects of the French and Indian War The Colonies Britain

Effect on the Colonies They gained self-confidence and military experience. They saw the need for colonial unity to meet common problems. Had the danger of attack from Natives and the French removed from their frontiers. Result: became less dependant on Britain.

Effect on Britain Tightened their control over the colonies because… 1. felt the colonies had not helped enough with soldiers and supplies in the war against France. 2. had gained a larger territory from the French and wanted to govern it more strictly. 3. thought the colonists should pay some of the costs of war.

Britain’s new policy for the colonies. Three rules: Place the colonies under strict political and economic control Compel the colonies to obey English laws, and Make the colonies bear their part of the cost of maintaining the British Empire.

Existing Laws Tightened Navigation Acts Transport goods from the colonies only in British ships Export valuable crops only to Britain for manufacturing Purchase their imports only from Britain Pay import duties on good coming into Britain 1763 British Prime minister George Greenville sent customs collectors, inspectors, and naval patrols to enforce the lwas.

Existing Laws continued British officials could search colonial homes, buildings, and ships with general search warrants British officials were permitted to seize any goods they thought necessary

New Taxes Sugar Act (1764) Stamp Act (1765) Townshend Acts (1767) Proclamation of 1763 Quartering Act 1765 Intolerable Acts