1. The American Revolution
Why did the colonists in America revolt against the British government? vs

2. British Government vs. American Colonists
Prosperous British-American possessions were divided into 13 colonies, big populations
Each colony had its own government but still had to obey British law
American colonists did not like that they had no representation in Parliament (not enlightened) & feel King George III was a tyrant
Ex: Navigation Act - colonies had to sell their materials to Britain, who sold it to other countries, colonies had to pay tax on imports
1754: France & Britain fight French & Indian War (Seven Years War)
1763: American colonies help Britain win war but British Govt runs up a huge debt to fight the war
King & Parliament expect colonists to pay for war – fought in America
We agree!
Why us?
You guys pay for this war!!

3. Causes of the American Revolution
1764: Sugar and currency acts. Tax on sugar & British no longer
allowed colonists to print or use their own money.
Cause #2:
1765: British Parliament passes a stamp act
Colonists say violates natural rights, no taxation w/o representation!
Colonists boycott British goods

4. Cause #3:
1770: Boston Massacre - British troops open fire on colonists who
are protesting the new taxes
Cause #4:
1773:Tea Tax – Boston Tea Party, colonists dump British tea
into Boston Harbor to protest. King George closes Boston Harbor
Cause #5:
1774: Intolerable Acts – 1.Quartering Act forces citizens to house
British troops. 2. Administration of Justice Act –Boston Massacre trial
Moved to Britain

5. Effect: 7/4/1776: The Declaration of Independence is signed
Which leads to the American Revolution!