1. Causes of the American Revolution
Unit 1

2. 4 Causes French and Indian War Taxes and Boycotts
Events in Boston, Massachusetts
Lexington and Concord

3. Conditions in the Colonies
Western Expansion
Tensions with French & Native Americans

4. Mohawks’ letter to the British
“You have…thrown us behind your back, and disregard us, whereas the French are a subtle and vigilant people, ever using the utmost endeavors to seduce and bring our people over to them.” -Chief Hendrick, 1754

5. French and Indian War (also called the Seven Years War)
French and Native American allies VS. the British and their colonists
British faced defeats initially
After borrowing money to increase its military might, Britain won

6. After winning… In HUGE debt after war
How were they going to pay for it?

8. Jigsaw – In your number groups
Read the article about the act aloud
Discuss the main points of the article as a group
Fill out the appropriate part of your answer sheet
Make sure that each person in your group understands what happens & can explain it to others

9. Jigsaw – In your letter groups
Take turns explaining the different acts
TEACH the members of your team – they shouldn’t copy your paper, you should be explaining to them
Allow group members enough time to write down all information