1. How Did a Changing Relationship with Britain Lead the Thirteen Colonies to Revolution?

2. 13 Colonies

3. New England Colonies
Puritans who left because their beliefs weren’t accepted in England.
Boston
Traded goods with Caribbean islands in the south
Wheat farmers.
Fishing, forestry, and whaling

4. Middle Colonies Most diverse colonies
Many different religions and nationalities made the dominance of one faith next to impossible.
Mainly farmers
Exported crops to England

5. Southern Colonies Most southern colonists were from England.
large plantations grew cash crops like tobacco, sugar, cotton, and rice
Crops were grown to export to England
Slaves were the main source of labour

6. Government in the 13 Colonies
Colonies reached 1.5 million people by 1760
The Colonies were run by governors who were appointed by the British government. There was also a Legislative Assembly, comprised of two elected colonists from each colony. Although the Legislative Assembly could make and pass new laws, the governor had the ultimate say in all issues.

7. 13 Colonies Economic Relationship with Britain
The 13 colonies were to supply Britain with resources, which were used to make manufactured goods
Britain would then sell the manufactured goods back to the colonists
Colonies were forbidden by law to reverse this flow
Made the colonies economically dependent on Britain

8. Protecting the American Colonists
American colonies were dependent on Britain for protection
They had no standing army or navy
The French would later become a major ally for the Americans trying to achieve independence

9. Mercantilism in the 13 Colonies
Trade within the British Empire was tightly controlled and competition from outsiders was non-existent
Only British Ships could be used for trade and carry goods
Inter-colonial trade could happen only if a duty was paid to the British government
All ships used for trade were built from American materials

10. Growing Resentment
American colonists began to resent British control because:
Unfair Taxation
High Trade Duties
Britain getting involved in colonial affairs
#1 and 2 would be major factors for the revolution

11. Independence…Say What!!?
The idea that American colonies would demand rights and independence was unprecedented
Never happened before!
Colonies were to serve the home country or empire
Colonist felt they had the right to make decisions for themselves

12. The British colonies by the end of 1763
Quebec
Newfoundland
Island of St. John (PEI)
Nova Scotia
Rupert’s Land
Sugar Islands of the West Indies
13 colonies