1. Write down any questions you have about this picture.
Do not try to answer those questions.
No judging of anyone’s questions.

2. Write down any questions you have about this picture.
Do not try to answer those questions.
No judging of anyone’s questions.

3. The American Revolution: The Roots of Revolution
1756: While the 13 Colonies are growing, the French and Indian War began ( ).
*It’s called the Seven Years War in Europe. England declared war on France. England wanted France out of the Ohio River Valley and Canada. England won.

4. The American Revolution: The Roots of Revolution
Crash Course Video…
1765 Stamp Act was to help England raise money since they were in debt due to the French and Indian War.
“No taxation without representation” shows how the colonists were upset that they did not have representatives in England’s Parliament.

5. Sons of Liberty
1st Row: Samuel Adams • Benedict Arnold • John Hancock • Patrick Henry • James Otis, Jr. 2nd Row: Paul Revere • James Swan • Alexander McDougall • Benjamin Rush • Charles Thomson 3rd Row: Joseph Warren • Marinus Willett • Oliver Wolcott • Christopher Gadsden • Haym Salomon

6. Sons of Liberty

7. Sons of Liberty

8. The American Revolution: The Roots of Revolution
Crash Course Video…
More Taxes:
The Townsend Acts began in These taxes were meant to raise money to pay colonial governors and judges, convincing them to stay loyal to England.

9. Most of the Townsend Taxes were repealed, but not the tax on tea.
1770: The Boston Massacre happened due to high tensions. Colonists were upset about the Townsend Taxes. After this Massacre, more protests happened.
Most of the Townsend Taxes were repealed, but not the tax on tea.

10. The American Revolution: The Roots of Revolution
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1773 – The Boston Tea Party
(Watch video.)
1775- Lexington and Concord, the Shot Heard Around the World (Read & Watch)
1776 – Declaration of Independence is signed

11. The American Revolution: The Roots of Revolution
Crash Course Video…
1773 – The Boston Tea Party
(Watch video.)
1776 – Declaration of Independence is signed