Issues Behind the Revolution

The Proclamation of 1763 Was established at the Appalachian Mountains Colonists couldn’t settle west of it Rest of acquired territory from French placed under British military rule.

Why the Proclamation?? To ease tensions with Native Americans. Pontiac’s Rebellion saw the destruction of many British forts in the west. ***Colonists continued to migrate west, representing their lack of respect for British authority.

Britain’s Financial Problems The British were heavily taxed, especially at the end of the French and Indian War, while the Colonists were prospering England felt it was time for the Colonies to contribute.

Sugar and Quartering Acts Sugar(1764)- reduced the duty on foreign molasses in hopes they would quit smuggling Quartering(1765)- required colonists to provide for the British troops in the colonies.

Stamp Act Crises 1765 Taxed newspapers, legal documents, and most printed materials. **First time the colonists were taxed for the clear purpose of the British making money. British had paid the tax since 1694.

The Stamp Act Congress Delegates from 7 colonies met in October of 1765. Claimed “taxation without representation” was unfair!! Began petitioning the British Parliament

The Sons of Liberty Most famous group was from Boston, led by Samuel Adams. They terrorized British leaders and collectors in the colonies, running them out of town. A boycott of British goods was organized.