The Conflict Begins King George & Parliament vs. The Colonies

The Debt Sugar Act.Parliament will begin to pay for the debt from the war with the Sugar Act. molasses and sugarThis was a tax on molasses and sugar. These were everyday items. ParliamentColonist were angered by the tax because they had no voice in the Parliament back in England. “No taxation without representation” is born.The slogan “No taxation without representation” is born.

Boycotts begin BoycottBoycott – This a refusal to buy or support specific goods. hurtThe aim of the boycotts was to hurt the British economy and draw attention to the colonists frustration.

Stamp Act 1765 official stamp, or seal, when they bought paper items.This act required colonists to pay for an official stamp, or seal, when they bought paper items. This was a direct tax on the people. Protests began immediately. Sons of LibertyThe Sons of Liberty are born in Boston. rights and libertiesColonists began saying that this was a violation of their rights and liberties. Mr. Duvall

THE BIG MISTAKE Parliament repealed the Stamp Act under pressure from London merchants that were suffering the boycotts. biggest mistakeThis was the Parliaments biggest mistake. empowerment or control over themselves.By repealing the Stamp Act, they gave the colonists a sense of empowerment or control over themselves. Parliament would never get their full authority back again. Declaratory Acts.Parliament realized this because they immediately passed the Declaratory Acts. The Declaratory Acts basically said Parliament had the right to make laws for the colonies.

The Townshend Acts 1767 This is another tax on the colonists that gives raise to the Daughters of Liberty. It further angers the colonies.

The Boston Massacre Sons of Liberty as a piece of propaganda.This event is important because of its uses by the Sons of Liberty as a piece of propaganda. PropagandaPropaganda – The spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring a cause. Paul ReverePaul Revere picture ignites the colonists against the British (England)

The Boston Tea Party Tea ActThis event is caused by the Tea Act. (1773) This allowed the British East India Company to sell tea directly to the colonists. This gave them an unfair advantage over colony merchants. The Sons of Liberty will dump 340 chests of tea into Boston Harbor (December 1773) in protest.The Sons of Liberty will dump 340 chests of tea into Boston Harbor (December 1773) in protest. This leads to the Intolerable Acts.

Intolerable Acts closedThey closed Boston Harbor Massachusetts's legislature is limited (Government) Royal officials guaranteed friendly judge and jury. Quartering ActQuartering Act is imposed (House soldiers) Colony of Quebec received large piece of land.

First Continental Congress This was a gathering of colonial leaders who were troubled with the relationship between the colonies and Great Britain (England). Declaration of Rights.They will send King George III of England a Declaration of Rights. They did not want to separate from England at this time.

“Patriot” In time, individuals like Patrick Henry, would begin to refer to themselves as Patriots. PatriotPatriot – A colonist who chooses to fight for independence from Great Britain.

Lexington and Concord April 1775 “The Shot heard round the World” Paul Revere and others set out to warn the rebels that the British Army was on the move. Minutemen will meet the army just outside the town of Lexington. Shots were fired! RedcoatsThe Redcoats (British soldiers) marched on to Concord to find no guns or ammunitions.

Second Continental Congress They meet again in May of They form the Continental Army (An army to fight the British). George WashingtonThey named George Washington as its leader of the army.

The Battle Bunker Hill This fight took place outside of Boston on Breed’s Hill. “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes.”The Continental Army was low on supplies and ammunition. The rebel commander would give the order “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes.” It would take three attempts by the British to take the hill before success. (700 men dead) ** Bunker Hill was a moral victory for the Continental Army. It gave them the idea that they could fight with the British Army and with the proper equipment even beat them.**** Bunker Hill was a moral victory for the Continental Army. It gave them the idea that they could fight with the British Army and with the proper equipment even beat them.**