1. Colonial Resistance Grows
Many Americans began to Organize to Oppose British Policies

2. Key Terms and Key People
Townshend Acts
Writs of Assistance
Boston Massacre
Committee of Correspondence
Boston Tea Party
Key People:
Crispus Attucks
Samuel Adams
John Adams

3. Taxes and More Taxes Indirect Tax
Taxes on goods that people do NOT see or Pay Directly
Taxes on Imports applied to the price
Tax adds to the cost of goods BEFORE they are Sold
Direct Tax
Taxes people PAY on the goods in addition to the cost
Taxes are added to the price and Paid by the people
Stamp Act, Sales Tax, Taxes paid out of pocket

4. Out on the Town…shend
New York Refuses to Pay to house the troops hurting the effectiveness of the Quartering Act
The Townshend Acts suspended New York’s Assembly and placed Taxes on all imported goods to the colonies
The Taxes would pay for the governors and officials in the Colonies and offset the Stamp Act
The Townshend Act Also allowed for the Writs of Assistance to search for smuggled goods

5. Who is this James Otis Guy??
The Townshend Acts led to more protests concerning Taxation without Representation
People Argued that the Townshend Acts were a threat to their lives and freedoms and went against their Natural Rights of life, health, liberty, and possessions

6. American Made…American Proud
Samuel Adams, with the Sons of Liberty, urged the Boycott of all British Goods
As the Boycott Spread, people began buying American goods hurting British Trade
While most protests were peaceful, some became violent and led to riots
As Violence Spread, more troops were sent to the colonies, leading to more violence and protests

7. How bout dem’ Yankees
Britain sent more troops (redcoats) to Boston and took jobs to supplement their incomes
As tensions rose, insults led to violence as soldiers shot and killed the protesters, including Crispus Attucks
The Boston Massacre led to Outrage in the colonies and made Attucks and the others Martyrs

8. Samuel Adams Vs. John Adams
Harvard Graduate
Did not Follow Law
Led Push for Independence
Used words and Actions to inspire protest
John Adams
Harvard Graduate
Followed the law though it was unpopular
Defended British Soldiers for the Boston Massacre, who were found innocent
Became a defender of the push for independence

9. Mr. Tea**
Though the Townsend Acts, and most other Taxes were repealed, the Tea tax remained
Committees of Correspondence were formed, by Sam Adams, as a way for colonial communication
The Tea Act gave the British East Indian Company control over Colonial Tea
B.E.I.C Tea would arrive in the colonies and be taxed angering the shippers, merchants, and colonists

10. One Wild Party
Tea Party Protests took place in Charleston South Carolina, New York City, and Philadelphia
The Sons of Liberty organized the Boston Tea Party Destroying 342 chests of Tea
Some Colonial Leaders offered to repay the Damages of the tea Party
Britain wanted repayment and the men responsible brought to trial, leading to more tensions in the colonies

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