The American Revolution Why did the colonists in America revolt against the British government? vs

British Government vs. American Colonists Prosperous British-American possessions were divided into 13 colonies, big populations Each colony had its own government but still had to obey British law American colonists did not like that they had no representation in Parliament (not enlightened) & feel King George III was a tyrant Ex: Navigation Act - colonies had to sell their materials to Britain, who sold it to other countries, colonies had to pay tax on imports 1754: France & Britain fight French & Indian War (Seven Years War) 1763: American colonies help Britain win war but British Govt runs up a huge debt to fight the war King & Parliament expect colonists to pay for war – fought in America We agree! Why us? You guys pay for this war!!

Causes of the American Revolution 1764: Sugar and currency acts. Tax on sugar & British no longer allowed colonists to print or use their own money. Cause #2: 1765: British Parliament passes a stamp act Colonists say violates natural rights, no taxation w/o representation! Colonists boycott British goods

Cause #3: 1770: Boston Massacre - British troops open fire on colonists who are protesting the new taxes Cause #4: 1773:Tea Tax – Boston Tea Party, colonists dump British tea into Boston Harbor to protest. King George closes Boston Harbor Cause #5: 1774: Intolerable Acts – 1.Quartering Act forces citizens to house British troops. 2. Administration of Justice Act –Boston Massacre trial Moved to Britain

Effect: 7/4/1776: The Declaration of Independence is signed Which leads to the American Revolution!