1. 13 Colonies and American revolution

2. 13 colonies
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3. New England Colonies Started by Puritans
Government based on religious views
Native American resistance created tension
Major industries: Fishing, Timber, and Rum

4. Middle colonies Started as Dutch settlements Land owed to William Penn
Friends with the Native Americans
Welcomed everyone
Major Industries: Wheat, Beer, Clothing

5. Southern colonies Land given to Lord Baltimore
Colonies started to forgive debt
Land given to friends of the king
Major Industries: Rice, Tobacco, Indigo

6. Colonies prosper Mercantilism is set up Navigation Acts enforced
Colonies set up governments
Colonies start to see themselves as independent

7. American Revolution Enlightenment period begins in 1700’s
The Great Awakening begins a return to the church
Both made colonies question traditional authority

8. American Revolution French and Indian War starts
Britain wins and claims French land but halts westward expansion

9. American Revolution Britain impose taxes on colonies
Colonists organize to protest taxes
The most unrest was in Boston
Revolution is started in 1775

10. American revolution George Washington is picked to lead Colonial Army
1776 colonist declares independence
Thomas Jefferson writes Declaration of Independence

11. American Revolution Colonist suffer major defeats
1778 France enters war
John Adams and Benjamin Franklin negotiate peace talks
1783 Treaty of Paris signed