1. CHAPTER 7 The Road to Revolution

2. THE DEEP ROOTS OF REVOLUTION At the conclusion of the French and Indian War, the British established a 10,000 man garrison along the American frontier. Painfully costly Felt the colonies should pay for some of the cost The developing AMERICAN IDENTITY Americans were reluctant revolutionaries They claimed the “Rights of Englishman” Clash eventually developed into a relationship of irreconcilable differences.

3. THE DEEP ROOTS OF REVOLUTION The new world fostered new ideas about the nature of society, citizen, and government. A CHANCE TO START OVER! Two main ideas emerged: Republicanism- A society in which all citizens willingly subordinated their private, selfish intents for the common good. CITIZENRY pg 122 Radical Whigs Feared the threat to liberty posed by the monarch relative to elected officials. Feared corruption of government. Be on your guard against political corruption and the eroding of your liberties

4. THE DEEP ROOTS OF REVOLUTION Americans became accustomed to some basic American ideals: Property Ownership Political Participation Salutary Neglect “Distance weakens authority; great distance weakens authority greatly”.

5. MERCANTILISM AND COLONIAL GRIEVANCES The British embraced a theory called mercantilism; justified control of the colonies Wealth was power and a country’s economic, military and political power could be measured by the amount of gold and silver in its treasury. A country must export more than it imports Colonies serve the mother country- supply raw materials and new markets London passed laws to enforce mercantilism Navigation Laws- pg 114 Caused a currency shortage in America British crown also reserved the right to nullify any legislation passed by the colonial assemblies These policies led to colonial resentment towards the British Merits and Menace of Mercantilism- pg 115 Chart Assignment

6. BLOODSHED American patriots responded sympathetically to the plight of Massachusetts. Flags flew at half mast Sister colonies sent food Rice from South Carolina CHART ASSIGNMENT- Pages 116-122 King George III

7. THE CONTINENTAL CONGESS 1774- The First Continental Congress Met in Philadelphia- how do we deal with the British 12 of 13 colonies attended Lasted 54 days- Intercolonial friction melted away. Consulting Body not a legislative body Accomplishments: Declaration of Rights- The right of self-legislation Appeals to the American people, British government. and British people THE ASSOCIATION NONIMPORTATION, NONEXPORTATION, NONCONSUMPTION OF BRITISH GOODS

8. THE CONTINENTAL CONGESS The Continental Congress was not calling for Independence. It was calling for a repeal of the offensive legislation. The British Parliament rejected the Continental Congress's petitions 1775- Lexington and Concord- Pg 123-124

9. IMPERIAL STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESS Strengths Population-7.5 million vs 2.5 million Wealth and naval power Professional army of 50,000 troops Could hire foreign troops (Hessions) 50,000 American loyalists Indian support Weaknesses Problems with Ireland France looking to get back at England Inept government Anti-war sentiment at home (whigs) 2 nd rate generals Soldiers were brutally treated Provisions were scarce 3,000 miles from home Size of America America had no urban nerve center

10. AMERICAN PLUSES AND MINUSES STRENGTHS Outstanding military and political leaders Possibility of foreign aid- France Foreign volunteers- Lafayette and Von Steuben Defensive War Self- sustaining in agriculture “THE CAUSE” WEAKNESSES Badly organized- lacking unity and organization Continental Congress had no real power Sectional jealousy Economic Difficulties- problems with paper money Thin Line of Heroes- pg 128