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Key Learning: The historical evidence supports the changing relationship between the colonists and the mother country. Unit Essential Question: How does historical evidence support the change in the relationship between colonists and the mother country that occurred from early colonization to a declaration of independence?

Concept #2: Political Structure Lesson Essential Questions: 1) What influenced the development of democracy in the colonies? (Democracy = Government by the people) 2) How did relations between Britain and the colonies change after the French & Indian War?

Warm-Up What is the best way to show opposition Answer each question with at least five sentences. You have 7 minutes. Share back for Table Points!! What is the best way to show opposition (resistance) to policies you consider unjust (unfair)? 2) Is there anything to be gained by protesting? Anything to be lost?

Why does this matter? Main Idea: From 1763 to 1776, American colonists changed from loyal subjects of the British king to revolutionaries. Why It Matters Now: Colonial protests were the first steps on the road to American Independence from Great Britain.

Share For Table Points!! How do the colonists feel Look at the images below. How do the colonists feel about being taxed, according to these images?

The colonial view of the hated stamp tax is shown by the skull & crossbones on this emblem.

In this British political cartoon, Americans are depicted as barbarians who would tar and feather a customs official, or tax collector, and pour hot tea down his throat. (Tar & feather = smear with tar and then cover with feathers as a punishment.) *Tar caused third-degree burns. The Liberty Tree was a rallying point/meeting spot for the growing resistance to the rule of England over the American colonies. You can infer from the hanging rope that they are going to execute the tax collector. The Stamp Act sign being hung upside down is a sign of defiance. America was so fed up with Britain that they’re taking something that Britain loves (tea) & throwing it away.

The Colonies & Britain Grow Apart During the French & Indian War, Britain & the colonists fought side by side. Americans took great pride in being partners in the victory over the French. However, when the war ended, problems arose. The British Parliament (Government) in London imposed (created) new laws and restrictions that the colonists were expected to abide by.

British Troops & Taxes King George III, the British monarch enforced many laws upon the colonists in N. America: The Proclamation Line of 1763 The Quartering Act The Sugar Act The Stamp Act

Taxes The Sugar Act – placed a tax on sugar, molasses, & other products shipped to the colonies. The Stamp Act – required all legal & commercial documents to carry an official stamp showing that a tax had been paid.

Why Tax the Colonists? Britain wanted to tax the colonies in North America to earn revenue (money) to pay debts carried over from the French & Indian War and to pay for housing troops in the colonies.

Why did Britain try to tax Think-Pair-Share Check Point Your table can answer for basket shots!! *Make sure you follow the steps on the Think-Pair-Share Poster Why did Britain try to tax the colonies in N. America?

Check Point Answer Britain wanted to tax the colonies in North America to earn revenue (money) to pay debts carried over from the French & Indian War and to pay for housing troops in the colonies

The Stamp Act was different from previous taxes imposed on the colonies because.. The Stamp Act was a new kind of tax for the colonies. The Sugar Act had been a tax on Imported goods. It mainly affected merchants. In contrast, the Stamp Act was a tax applied within the colonies. It fell directly on all colonists.

Think-Pair-Share Check Point Your table can answer for basket shots!! Make sure you follow the steps on the Think-Pair-Share Poster 1) What was the Stamp Act? 2) How did the Stamp Act differ from previous taxes imposed on the colonies?

Check Point Answers 1. What was the Stamp Act? It required all legal & commercial documents to carry an official stamp showing that a tax had been paid. 2. How did the Stamp Act differ from previous taxes imposed on the colonies? The Stamp Act was a new kind of tax for the colonies. The Sugar Act had been a tax on imported goods. It mainly affected merchants. In contrast, the Stamp Act was a tax applied within the colonies. It fell directly on all colonists.

The Stamp Act of 1765 Worksheet You have 15 minutes to complete The Stamp Act of 1765 Worksheet DO NOT WRITE ON THE WORKSHEET – PLEASE USE LINED PAPER!! (LINED PAPER IS IN THE BACK OF THE ROOM IN THE BLACK BIN) We will go over answers for BASKET SHOTS!!

Colonial assemblies & newspapers took up the cry- “No taxation without The Colonies Protest the Stamp Act Colonial assemblies & newspapers took up the cry- “No taxation without Representation!” because they felt that they should not be taxed without representation in Parliament. (Parliament = The British Government)

Acts of Protest In Oct. 1765, nine colonies sent delegates to the Stamp Act Congress in NYC. This was the first time the colonies met to consider acting together in protest. Delegates drew up a petition to the king protesting the Stamp Act. The petition declared that the right to tax the colonies belonged to the colonial Assemblies, not to Parliament.

Acts of Protest continued.. Later, colonial merchants organized a boycott of British goods. A boycott is a refusal to buy. The colonists boycotted goods because they thought Britain would fear losing trade and repeal the law. Meanwhile, some colonists formed secret societies to oppose British policies. The most famous of these groups was the Sons of Liberty. Many Sons of Liberty were lawyers, merchants, and craftspeople—the colonists most affected by the Stamp Act.

Why did the colonists boycott goods? Think-Pair-Share Check Point Your table can answer for basket shots!! Make sure you follow the steps on the Think-Pair-Share Poster Why did the colonists boycott goods?

The colonists boycotted goods because they thought Britain would Check Point Answer The colonists boycotted goods because they thought Britain would fear losing trade and repeal the law.

Not all of their protests were peaceful The Sons of Liberty burned the stamped paper whenever they could find it. They also attacked customs officials, whom they covered with hot tar & feathers and paraded in public. Fearing for their safety, many customs officials quit their jobs.

Think-Pair-Share Check Point Your table can answer for basket shots!! *Make sure you follow the steps on the Think-Pair-Share Poster In what ways did the colonists challenge the Stamp Act?

Check Point - Answer Colonial merchants organized a boycott of British goods. A boycott is a refusal to buy. Meanwhile, some colonists formed secret societies to oppose British policies. The most famous of these groups was the Sons of Liberty.

Think-Pair-Share Check Point Your table can answer for basket shots!! *Make sure you follow the steps on the Think-Pair-Share Poster Who were the Sons of Liberty?

Check Point Answer A group of colonists who formed a secret society to oppose British policies at the time of the American Revolution.

The Stamp Act is repealed Parliament finally saw that the Stamp Act was a mistake and repealed it in 1766. But at the same time, Parliament passed another law—the Declaratory Act. This law said that Parliament had supreme authority to govern the colonies. The Americans Celebrated the repeal of the Stamp Act and tried to ignore the Declaratory Act.

A great tug of war between Parliament and the colonies had begun A great tug of war between Parliament and the colonies had begun. The central issue was control of the colonies. Parliament Vs. The Colonies

Video – Stamp Act Stop at 1:20 http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act

Think-Pair-Share Check Point Your table can answer for basket shots!! *Make sure you follow the steps on the Think-Pair-Share Poster What eventually became of the Stamp Act?

Check Point Answer Parliament finally saw that the Stamp Act was a mistake and repealed it in 1766.

Parliament was still the supreme The Declaratory Act It was important for Parliament to pass the Declaratory Act because it showed the colonists that even though they had won repeal of the Stamp Act, Parliament was still the supreme authority.

Exit Ticket This will be collected & graded. Must be at least 5 sentences. Be specific/use supporting details!! How did relations between Britain and the colonies change after the French & Indian War?