Causes of the American Revolution

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Causes of the American Revolution Action and Reaction: The Effects of Salutary Neglect- Google it

I. Treaty of Paris (1763) End of French Indian War G.B. in total control of land East of Miss. R. Colonists want to move West

II. Action: Proclamation Line of 1763 Keeps Colonist and Indians apart Cut Cost of Protection

III. Reaction:Colonists ignore Crowncontinue to move West (East of Mississippi) Defiance of an negligent Government Economic interest in west Increasing population in colonies = need for more land

IV. Action: Sugar Act (1764) Colonists were smuggling sugar and Molasses G.B. needed $ to defend colonies G.B. tried to end smuggling

V. Reaction: Colonist still smuggled If caught , they were punished. Actions of british angered colonists James Otis: “Taxation without Representation”

VI. Action: Stamp Act of 1765 G.B. Needed More $ to pay for war debts, decadence, etc… B. Was a “Direct Tax” on all printed goods

VII. Reaction: Organization of Stamp Act Congress Delegates from 9 colonies attended Committees of Correspondence formed to inform colonists Organized informal protest Sons of Liberty formed from this group

VIII. Action: Colonist Threaten Boycott of British Goods Until stamp act repealed Did not want “taxation without representation” Demanded rights of citizen

IX. Reaction: G.B. Repeals Stamp Act (1766) Prime Minister Grenville removed for “losing control” of colonies Charles Townshend Replaces to bring order to colonies

X. Action: Townshend Acts (1767) New PM tries to assert power on colonies Taxes on all imported goods from G.B. (one was on Tea) G.B. sent to enforce and control protests

XI. Reaction: Many Protests Boston Massacre (1770) Crowd protests/soldiers panic All taxes (except tea) repealed Boston Tea Party (1773) 1. Sons of liberty

XII. Action: Intolerable Acts (1774) Result of Tea Protest Boston Harbor closed Intention was to punish colonies More troops sent from britain (quartering act)

XIII. Reaction: 1st Continental Congress (1774) Discussion: should we stay or should we go? 1st official meeting (56 delegates) 2nd CC planned for 1775 G. Washington appointed General of Cont. Army

XIV. Action: More troops “Shot Heard ‘round the World” 1. Lexington/ Concord Revolution Begins

Prompt - 10 points During the early stages of the Revolution, many if not most colonists desired to remain loyal to Britain. Do think the Revolution could have been avoided? What actions or reactions would you have rewritten if you had the chance to change history? Write a paragraph explaining your thoughts. (A Side) (decorate for 5 extra points)