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Road to Independence !
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What caused the colonists to break away from England?
EQ What caused the colonists to break away from England?
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French and Indian War England fights France in America for control of the Ohio Valley England wins……. What are the ramifications?
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Effects of French and Indian War
England takes control of North America France is gone from the Americas Massive debt for England Colonists gained: Confidence Sense of identity and unity Organization
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Significance Britain is broke from the French and Indian War, so they begin……..? taxing their colonies 1764 Sugar Act- sugar, molasses 1765 Stamp Act- all printed material
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colonists protest being taxed by Britain without any representation............
“No taxation without representation” becomes the rallying cry
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Salutary Neglect England gave the 13 colonies a great deal of freedom….. Loose control They tried to tighten their grip after the French and Indian War……. Too late
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Sons of Liberty group of lawyers, artisans, merchants who protested the Stamp Act early terrorist group Sam Adams was a leader
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Triangular trade the trade occurring between England, Africa, and the Americas in the 16th,17th and 18th centuries
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Middle Passage The treacherous voyage many slaves made across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to the Americas
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Quartering Act 1765 Colonists were required to house and supply British soldiers
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Declaratory Act 1766 Britain declares it has every right to make laws for its colonies
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Townshend Acts 1767 Tax on tea, lead, glass, and dyes
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Boston Massacre 1770 Colonist gather to protest Townshend Acts
50-60 colonists begin throwing rocks and pushing British soldiers A soldier falls and his gun goes off 5 colonists die
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