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What led to the Revolutionary War?

The French and Indian War Britain helped colonists defeat French in this war Britain needed money to pay for this war Britain taxed colonists, restricted settlements (Proclamation of 1763) and limited self-goverment.

Sugar Act and Stamp Act British taxed colonists on many of the goods coming into the colonies from other places British imposed taxes on all paper products and stamped the item once the tax had been paid.

How did the colonists react? “No Taxation Without Representation!” How did the colonists react?

Various protests: Patrick Henry gives fiery speeches Boston Massacre Benjamin Franklin visited Parliament Sons and Daughters of Liberty were formed

Boston Tea Party Lower price on British tea Colonists still pay taxes Boycotted British tea Sons of Liberty dressed in disguise and dumped British tea overboard

King George III passes the “Intolerable Acts” The Royal Navy blocked the Boston Harbor . No ships in or out of the harbor until tea was paid for. Colonists had to quarter the British soldiers. The King assigned British General Gage to be Massachusetts governor.

First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia

Second Continental Congress Representatives brought money to help establish… the Continental Army (i.e. pay soldiers, buy guns, bullets, food, and uniforms)

the freedom to govern on one’s own. declaration : (n) an official statement independence : (n) the freedom to govern on one’s own.

Who was involved? “Committee of Five” Benjamin Franklin John Adams Robert R. Livingston Roger Sherman Thomas Jefferson

Who wrote the first draft? What did it look like? Who wrote the first draft? Thomas Jefferson

Who signed it first?

Natural Rights Found in the Declaration Natural Rights belong to every human being. They are a part of our nature. Life - Every person has the right to live. Liberty – Every person has the right to be free. Pursuit of happiness – Every person has the right to seek happiness in life.

What happened after it was signed and where is it now?

What happened to the men who risked their lives to sign? See Word document The Price they paid and Declaration of Independence