MEMO: New district policy, effective in two weeks. Dear Students and Faculty, TO BE DISCUSSED IN ALL SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSES: The West Morris school district is mandating that all clothing worn by students on any district campus be affixed with the stamped district logo, seen above. This logo must be the official logo of the district which can be purchased at each campus. Each logo can be purchased for 50 cents. This will also apply to all sports teams and sports uniforms. Any student coming to school without the official logo will be given one warning; the next offense will result in immediate detention and a fine. This is to protect our students from any dangers that may occur. Any questions regarding this new policy should be given to Mr. Ryan. Sincerely, Mr. S. Ryan

Unit 3, Journal # 1 Describe your reactions to this new policy. How do you feel about affixing this to your clothing? How does this make you feel about the school district? What sorts of actions (if any) would you take to change this policy? WHY DO YOU FEEL THIS WAY?

BRITAIN AND ITS COLONIES GROW APART

The French and Indian War War altered the relationship between Britain and colonists because: Increased colonists taxes to pay off Britain's war debt Peacetime army of 10,000 remains in America- Britain saw this as protecting the colonists How would the colonists view this? Stricter enforcement of Navigation Acts Higher import duties on tobacco and sugar were imposed Writs of Assistance  search warrant allowing any British official to search any colonial ship or building believed to be holding smuggled goods. Would enter homes without proof

George Grenville New Prime Minister George Grenville’s taxation program: Was convinced that smuggling was still taking place due to a decline in tax revenue Immediately orders the following reforms: The Sugar Act– Halved the taxes on molasses Taxed more imports that had not been taxed before Try smuggling cases in a royal court, rather than a colonial one  Judges received 5% of any cargo the courts confiscated

The Sugar Act is an Outrage! Merchants complain that their profits are significantly reduced Parliament has no right to tax the colonists if they have no representatives to help make decisions NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION!!!! Had little effect on colonists who were not merchants or traders

The Stamp Act When Parliament passed the Stamp Act the following year, things changed. It was the first direct tax on the American colonies. The Stamp Act- Every legal document had to be written on specially stamped paper, showing proof of payment. Deeds, wills, marriage licenses were not recognized as legal in a court of law unless they were prepared on this paper. In addition, newspapers, dice, and playing cards were taxed to pay for the stamp. How is the Stamp Act different from the Sugar Act? How is the Stamp Act different from the Sugar Act?

What is significant about this historical Virginia artifact?

Stamp Act Protests The Sons of Liberty- Boston shopkeepers, artisans, and laborers organized a secret resistance group One of its founders was Samuel Adams Demonstrated protests throughout the colonies by harassing: Customs workers Stamp agents Royal Governors Facing mob threats, stamp agents resigned all over the colonies.

Stamp Act Protests The Stamp Act, supposed to come into effect on November 1, 1765 was prevented through such colonial protests. Individual colonies met later that year to discuss these acts. Patrick Henry adopted resolutions to the cause: Virginians can only be taxed by the Virginia Assembly…why?

Stamp Act Protests Colonial assemblies banded together. Delegates from 9 colonies meet at in NYC: The Stamp Act Congress- Issued a “Declaration of Rights and Grievances” Parliament lacks the power to impose taxes on the colonies Lack of representation WHAT IS IMPORTANT ABOUT THE STAMP ACT CONGRESS?

Colonial Resistance 200 New York traders agreed to a non-importation policy Boycott British goods until the Stamp Act is repealed. Boston and Philadelphia followed. Mercantilism- How does this affect Britain?

Why does the Stamp Act fail?

What are some significant effects of the Stamp Act?

The Move Toward Independence ( ) Key factors Constitutional factor--colonists demanded the right to examine the purpose for each law passed, refusing to obey those that raised revenue Social conflicts factor Lower class discontent resulted from limited franchise, established churches, inheritance laws. Upper class colonists welcomed protest support from lower classes at first, but became alarmed with mob violence. England now had two groups of protestors to deal with.

The Boston Tea Party British East India Company (monopoly on tea imports) is hit hard by colonial boycotts from the Townshend Acts. Lord North issued the “Tea Act”: Grants companies the right to sell tea to colonists without taxes East India Company stopped using colonial merchants, and instead sold directly to consumers for less. British tea was cheaper, but to buy it was to pay a Townshend duty. protested violently. Instead of colonists accepting this new rule openly, they protested violently.

Indians Dump Tea Into Boston Harbor! December 16, Boston rebels disguised as Native Americans invade three British tea ships that are anchored in Boston Harbor. These “Indians” dumped 300 chests (almost $2 million dollars worth in today’s money) of East India Company’s tea into the harbor.

The “INTOLERABLE” Acts Parliament issues the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts Shut down Boston Harbor Allowed for quartering of troops in colonists' homes General Thomas Gage (commander in chief of the British forces) is appointed as the new governor of Massachusetts. Gage places Boston under martial law, or rule imposed by military forces ………..Colonies remain unified against Britain. You can’t break our spirit!

The First Continental Congress The colonists quickly move into action and assemble the First Continental Congress. Sept Delegates met in Philadelphia. Drew up a declaration of colonial rights This declaration defended the colonies’ right to run their own affairs If the British should use force against the colonies, the colonists should fight back! Decided to reconvene in May of 1775 if their demands were still not met.