The Seeds of Liberty have been Planted! Written by Mrs. Grogan

Introduction Ben Franklin famously said, “The seeds of liberty have been planted.” He never could have imagined what those words would mean for our country. Furthermore, he never could have conceived that the symbol of the “Join or Die” snake would be used in America even today.

Causes Facts about the Event British troops headed west from Virginia to claim land in the Ohio River Valley. They were met by French forces who already had set up forts. The British were easily defeated. This convinced the Native Americans to join the French. Many battles occurred, but it wasn’t until more British colonies joined the cause (thanks to Ben Franklin’s Join or Die Cartoon), that the British finally had victory in Canada. The French and Indian War took place because both France and England wanted to claim unsettled land in the Ohio River Valley. This land was valuable in the fur trade because of the river access provided by the Ohio River. Ships could easily travel to the port of New Orleans and up the coast of the colonies or across the Atlantic to Europe. A port is a city on the coast. The French and Indian War Important People George Washington- He assisted in leading the British troops. General Braddock- He lead the British troops to defeat because of his decision to wear bright red coats. They were easily seen and killed by the skilled French & Indians. Ben Franklin- He created an important political cartoon of a snake. This invited the 13 Colonies to join in the fight. Effects The King of England had promised to pay back the colonies who had donated men, supplies, and ammunition to win the war. However, at the end, the King was in debt and was unable to pay back the colonists. This caused extreme frustration for the colonists and their distrust for the King began. If you rotate the snake it acts as a map with its tongue pointing to Canada where the British attack and win. The bright red coats were like targets to the Indians and French.

The Stamp Act The Event and Important People The Stamp Act was a new set of laws placed on the colonists by Parliament. It started in …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… The important people involved were …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Causes The Stamp Act was caused by …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………... …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… The Effects The colonists responded by ………………………………………………………… …………….…………………………………………. These pictures show …………………………………………………….. The colonists got mad at the King because …………………………………………. ………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………….. This is the place to affix the STAMP. Parliament is England’s government.

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The Quartering Act Causes and Effects The Act happened because… It caused the colonists to get mad because… The Facts about the Act The Quartering Act began in It required colonists to… This picture shows how life would’ve changed for the colonists after the Quartering Act. To quarter means….

The Townshend Acts Causes and Effects This event happened because.. The colonists got mad because…………………… Facts and Important People The Townshend Acts began in Lord Charles Towns Townshend was the origin originator of the acts. It It required colonists to….. to… Lord Charles Townshend Nickname: Champagne Charlie

The Boston Massacre The Actual Event This picture shows an accurate view of what took place. Here are the details and important people (including Crispus Attucks in the center)….. Paul Revere’s Propaganda This image is an inaccurate engraving of the event. Paul Revere created this because… It shows…. Causes The Massacre occurred because of hostilities between…..

The Boston Tea Party When it all Began The Boston Tea Party was an event that stemmed from the Tea Act. This forced colonists to….. Facts and Figures During the event colonists dressed up as…. and dumped….. In the End The colonists showed their anger with the King by…. The colonists boarded the ships …. and destroyed the chests of tea… and….

Intolerable Acts

First Continental Congress

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