AP US History Chapters 6 & 7 The Road to revolution

Essential Question #1 How did the events of the French and Indian War foreshadow the Revolutionary War?

Salutary Neglect Unofficial British policy of relaxed royal control over colonial trade and only weak enforcement of Navigation Laws. Began in 1688- Glorious Revolution Ended in 1763- French and Indian War Why would Salutary Neglect be a cause of the American Revolutionary War?

Native Americans during the French and Indian War Native Americans defeated Braddock and took to warpath- from frontier Penn to N. Carolina Treaty of Paris was harsh for Iroquois, Creeks, and other interior tribes Indians lost their most powerful diplomatic weapon- playing European powers against each other Pontiac’s Uprising and the Proclamation of 1763

Results/Effects of the French and Indian War Colonists had increased confidence in their military strength Shattered the myth of British invincibility British officials upset by the reluctance of colonists’ support Those colonists who fought together discovered that they were all fellow Americans- same language, shared common ideals F & I caused colonists to develop a new vision of their destiny

Essential Question #2 Did the colonists have a strong argument for revolting against the crown, or were they simply overreacting?

The Deep roots of revolution Two new political ideas that developed among American colonists by the mid 1700s. Republicanism A society in which all citizens give in to their interests for the common good Opposed aristocracies and monarchs Radical Whigs British political commentators, widely read by the colonists Whigs feared power of the monarch threatened liberties Americans are used to running their own affairs “Distance weakens authority”

Mercantilism Mercantilism Economic wealth could be measured by the amount of gold and silver the country has To get more gold and silver, must export more than import Colonies will provide raw materials to Britain (exports) Britain to American colonies- “do not indulge in dreams of economic self-sufficiency or self-government”

mercantilism Navigation Law (1650)- remember?? And another thing… All commerce to and from the colonies must be on British ships European goods headed to colonies must pass through Britain first American merchants must send tobacco exclusively to Britain And another thing… British crown reserved the right to nullify (cancel) any laws passed by the colonial assemblies that worked against the mercantilist system

mercantilism Was the British mercantilist system selfish and oppressive? Most of these new laws were not strictly enforced John Hancock and smuggling Americans benefitted from mercantile system Virginia planters had monopoly in the British market Colonists had protection from British navy and army Problems Annoying liabilities and dependency on British creditors Colonists felt used, economy held back by the British

The Stamp act uproar Britain accumulated debt from F & I War P.M. George Grenville’s plan Enforce the Navigation Laws Sugar Act of 1764 (increased tax from W. Indies) Quartering Act of 1765 Stamp Tax of 1765 (to support the new military) Admiralty courts Reactions Jeopardizing basic rights of the colonists Radical whigs were right! “no taxation w/o representation” vs. “virtual representation”

Forced repeal of the stamp act Colonial steps toward unity Stamp Act Congress of 1765 (little impact in America) Nonimportation agreements against British goods Sons/Daughters of Liberty- more violent Repeal of the Stamp Act All stamp agents had been forced to resign, no one to sell the stamps Repealed in 1766- pressure from thousands of British laborers losing jobs Victory! But wait a minute…. Declaratory Act: Britain to America- “We own you.”

Townshend Tea tax and the Boston massacre Townshend Acts of 1767 Light import tax on glass, white lead, paper, pain, tea Tax would pay salaries of royal governors and judges Smuggling became common, British troops enter Boston (1768) Would be repealed in 1770 Boston Massacre (March 5, 1770) 11 citizens wounded or killed, Crispus Attucks Only 2 redcoats found guilty

Committees of Correspondence Samuel Adams Engineer or rebellion Established the Committee of Corr. in Boston (1772) Comm. Of Corr. Chief function was to spread the spirit of resistance by exchanging letters, oppose British policies Every colony had established Comm. Of Corr.

Boston tea party (Dec. 16, 1773) Background Reaction British East India Company facing bankruptcy Cheaper tea, but principle more important None of the tea ever reached America shores Mass. Gov. Thomas Hutchinson Reaction Sympathetic colonists cheered Conservatives complained Hutchinson- gone

“intolerable acts” Parliament responds to Boston Tea Party Boston Port Act and “Intolerable Acts” Restrictions on town meetings New Quartering Act Quebec Act Parliament’s decision on the French Guaranteed Catholic religion, old customs No representative assemblies or trial by jury Extended providence of Quebec into Ohio River

Bloodshed First Continental Congress (1774) Response to the “Intolerable Acts” Address colonial grievances, NOT calling for independence Declaration of Rights The Association Complete boycott of British goods Lexington and Concord (April 1775) British mission- seize colonial gunpowder and find Sam Adams and John Hancock

British Strengths and weaknesses Population (3-1) Wealth Naval power Professional army, Hessians, Loyalists, Indians Weaknesses Ireland and France Lord North was no William Pitt English Whigs cheered American victories Army had many difficulties 3,000 miles away from home America’s geography

American Strengths and weaknesses Leadership- Washington and Franklin Foreign Aid Fighting a defensive war Agriculture was self-sustaining Belief in the cause Weaknesses Badly organized Sectional jealousy Economic difficulties

Which of these protests against the Stamp Act was most effective in securing its repeal? A. The Stamp Act Congress if 1765 B. Petitions to Parliament C. Nonimportation agreements D. Violent protests E. Refusal to pay the tax

Which of these protests against the Stamp Act was most effective in securing its repeal? A. The Stamp Act Congress if 1765 B. Petitions to Parliament C. Nonimportation agreements D. Violent protests E. Refusal to pay the tax

What was the most significant role of the Committees of Correspondence? A. Writing broadsides B. Encouraging women’s participation in boycotts and rebellions C. Building momentum for a complete break with England D. Seeking every colony’s participation in the first American Congress E. Organizing local letter-writing campaigns to fortify colonial resistance to British policies

What was the most significant role of the Committees of Correspondence? A. Writing broadsides B. Encouraging women’s participation in boycotts and rebellions C. Building momentum for a complete break with England D. Seeking every colony’s participation in the first American Congress E. Organizing local letter-writing campaigns to fortify colonial resistance to British policies

The First Continental Congress met in 1774 principally to A. Strategize ways to redress colonial grievances B. Declare the colony’s independence from England C. Outline a new national government for the future United States D. Organize a colonial army E. Enlist the support of other countries in their conflict with England

The First Continental Congress met in 1774 principally to A. Strategize ways to redress colonial grievances B. Declare the colony’s independence from England C. Outline a new national government for the future United States D. Organize a colonial army E. Enlist the support of other countries in their conflict with England

In what ways did mercantilism benefit the colonists. A In what ways did mercantilism benefit the colonists? A. England provided subsidies for surplus crops B. Mercantilism helped several colonial merchants become wealthy C. It elevated some colonists to positions of political power D. It stimulated American wool manufacturing E. Britain granted them certain trade monopolies and protected them militarily

In what ways did mercantilism benefit the colonists. A In what ways did mercantilism benefit the colonists? A. England provided subsidies for surplus crops B. Mercantilism helped several colonial merchants become wealthy C. It elevated some colonists to positions of political power D. It stimulated American wool manufacturing E. Britain granted them certain trade monopolies and protected them militarily

Which of the following lists is chronologically accurate? A. Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, Townshend Acts B. Sugar Act, Boston Massacre, The Association, Intolerable Acts C. Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party, Lexington and Concord, First Continental Congress D. Sugar Act, Townshend Acts, Boston Tea Party, First Continental Congress E. Declaratory Act, Quebec Act, Boston Massacre, Quartering Act

Which of the following lists is chronologically accurate. A Which of the following lists is chronologically accurate? A. Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, Townshend Acts B. Sugar Act, Boston Massacre, The Association, Intolerable Acts C. Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party, Lexington and Concord, First Continental Congress D. Sugar Act, Townshend Acts, Boston Tea Party, First Continental Congress E. Declaratory Act, Quebec Act, Boston Massacre, Quartering Act

Essential Question #2 Did the colonists have a strong argument for revolting against the crown, or were they simply overreacting?