1. Causes of the American Revolution

2. I. Seeds of the Revolution French and Indian War (1754-1763) French and Indian War (1754-1763) o The British and French fought for control of the Ohio River Valley

4. o American colonists fought with the British

5. o Costly British victory gaining Britain territory up to the Mississippi River

6. Proclamation of 1763 Proclamation of 1763 o British law that restricted colonial settlements across the Appalachian mts.

7. The British debt grew to 140 million pounds (300 million) The British debt grew to 140 million pounds (300 million) o American colonists were expected to pay for part of the debt

8. Sugar Act 1764 – first British tax on colonists on imported sugar Sugar Act 1764 – first British tax on colonists on imported sugar o Colonists protested, boycotted sugar, and smuggled sugar

9. Quartering Act 1765 – colonists were expected to provide food and housing for British soldiers Quartering Act 1765 – colonists were expected to provide food and housing for British soldiers

10. Stamp Act 1765 – direct tax on legal documents, magazines, playing cards, newspapers and other types of paper Stamp Act 1765 – direct tax on legal documents, magazines, playing cards, newspapers and other types of paper

11. Stamp Act Congress 1765 – 27 delegates from 9 colonies sent complaints to King and parliament Stamp Act Congress 1765 – 27 delegates from 9 colonies sent complaints to King and parliament o Britain repealed the tax