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CHAPTER 2 SECTION 2 The Start of a Revolution

Main Idea Great Britain tried to force colonist to obey Britain's laws; however, colonist had become use to independence and began to resist and eventually declared their independence.

Essential Question  How did British government try to tighten control over its American colonist?  How did American colonist resist and reject the British crackdown?

Mercantilism  George III adopted the policy of mercantilism, the theory that a country should sell more goods to other countries than it buys.

Taxation without Representation  During the French and Indian war, Britain gained a lot of war debt.  In order to pay these taxes, Britain began to tax the colonist.  Colonist felt this was unfair and began to shout “No taxation without representation.”  Colonist began to boycott or refuse to buy British goods.

Control  Because of all the boycotts, Parliament began to repeal or cancel the Stamp Tax and other taxes.  Parliament’s Declaratory Act stated that it had the right to tax and make decisions for the colonies.

Boston Tea Party  The Tea Act allowed the British East India Company to sell tea directly to shopkeepers at low prices.  Colonist began to block company’s ships except in Boston.  There colonist dressed as Native Americans dumped the tea into the Boston Harbor.

Boston Tea Party  In response to the Boston Tea Party, GB issued the Corecive Acts also known as Intolerable Acts.  These Acts restricted colonist basic freedoms.

Revolution Begins  The colonies sent delegates or representatives to a meeting in Philadelphia known as the First Continental Congress.  They wanted their rights restored.  The Revolutionary War began with battles at Lexington and Concord.  Colonist began talking about independence, or self-reliance and freedom from outside control.

Common Sense  A second meeting was held called the Second Continental Congress.  Some people wanted independence and others did not.  Thomas Paine’s pamphlet “Common Sense” got everyone onboard for independence.

Finally Independence  The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson.  It said the British government was abusing their power and that government should protect people.  The D.O.I was influenced by the ideas of John Locke.  Signed July 4, 1776