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STANDARD: Examine the causes for revolution, the course of the war and evaluate the results. Opening: French and Indian War relay essay. Work Period: Road to the Revolution Power Point/ Notes Closing: Read/analyze the Declaration of Independence in groups and share with the class. Homework: Read chapters 8/9 and answer Ch. 8 Questions. Complete the “Revolution or Reform?” chart (Be ready for a quiz) *See my website for answers to Ch. 6/7 Homework questions*
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North America in 1763
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1. It increased her colonial empire in the Americas. 2. It greatly enlarged England’s debt. 3. Britain’s contempt for the colonials created bitter feelings. Therefore, England felt that a major reorganization of her American Empire was necessary! GOODBYE, SALUTARY NEGLECT! Effects of the War on Britain?
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1. It united them against a common enemy for the first time. 2. It created a socializing experience for all the colonials who participated. 3. It created bitter feelings towards the British that would only intensify. Effects of the War on the American Colonials
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1763 Pontiac’s Rebellion Fort Detroit British “gifts” of smallpox-infected blankets from Fort Pitt. The Aftermath: Tensions Along the Frontier
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Pontiac’s Rebellion (1763)
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British Proclamation Line of 1763. BACKLASH!BACKLASH!
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Source: HistoryTeacher.net
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Real Whigs Q-> What was the extent of Parliament’s authority over the colonies?? Absolute? OR Limited? Q-> How could the colonies give or withhold consent for parliamentary legislation when they did not have representation in that body?? Theories of Representation
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MERCANTILISM: AN ECONOMIC SYSTEM IN WHICH NATIONS SEEK TO INCREASE THEIR WEALTH BY OBTAINING GOLD & SILVER AND WITH A FAVORABLE BALANCE OF TRADE MERCANTILISM
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British Government took measures to prevent smuggling: James Otis’ case James Otis’ caseJames Otis’ case Protection of a citizen’s private property must be held in higher regard than a parliamentary statute. A 1761 writs of assistance writs of assistancewrits of assistance He lost parliamentary law and custom had equal weight. Rethinking Their Empire
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1. Sugar Act - 1764 Sugar Act - 1764Sugar Act - 1764 2. Currency Act - 1764 Currency Act - 1764Currency Act - 1764 4. Stamp Act - 1765 Stamp Act - 1765Stamp Act - 1765 3. Quartering Act - 1765 Quartering Act - 1765Quartering Act - 1765 George Grenville’s Program, 1763- 1765
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Loyal Nine - 1765 Loyal Nine - 1765 Sons of Liberty Sons of Liberty – began in NYC: Samuel Adams Stamp Act Crisis
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Stamp Act Congress – 1765 Stamp Act Congress – 1765 * Stamp Act Resolves Stamp Act Congress – 1765
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Declaratory Act – 1766 Declaratory Act – 1766 Parliament passed a law giving it full authority over the colonies. Parliament declared all colonial laws null and void. Parliament denied the right to vote to colonists living in North America.
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1767 William Pitt, Prime Minister & Charles Townshend, Secretary of the Exchequer. (Townshend Act) Townshend ActTownshend Act A He diverted revenue collection from internal (direct) to external (indirect on imports) trade. A Tax these imports paper, paint, lead, glass, tea. A Increase custom officials at American ports established a Board of Customs in Boston. Townshend Duties Crisis: 1767-1770 1767-1770
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Colonial Response to British Excise Taxes & Duty Collecting —Tar & Feathering The Bostonians Paying the Excise-Man, 1774 British propaganda print referring to the tarring and feathering of Boston Commissioner of Customs John Malcolm four weeks after the Boston Tea Party. The men also poured hot tea down Malcolm's throat as can be seen.
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1. John Dickinson 1768 * Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania. 2. 1768 2 nd non-importation movement: * “Daughters of Liberty” * spinning bees 3. Riots against customs agents * 4000 British troops sent to Boston. Colonial Response to the Townshend Duties
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The Boston Massacre (March 5,1770) The Boston Massacre (March 5,1770) Boston Massacre of 1770 by Paul Revere
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Boston Massacre. Henry Pelham, stepbrother of painter John Singleton Copley. Pelham published his design nearly two weeks after Paul Revere's.John Singleton Copley The Boston Massacre (March 5,1770) The Boston Massacre (March 5,1770)
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The Boston Massacre Trials (1770) The Boston Massacre Trials (1770) Captain Thomas Preston & 8 British Soldiers Tried for Role in “The Boston Massacre” John Adams—Defended Captain Preston & 8 British Soldiers More than 80 witnesses called to the stand to testify. Results of the Trial: Preston was acquitted (Sons of Liberty Surprised & Bitter—seeing John Adams defended him.) Pvts. Montgomery and Killroy guilty of manslaughter, though they committed a capital offense, punishment they were branded on the thumb.
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The Gaspee Incident (1772) The Gaspee Incident (1772) Providence, RI coast
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Committees of Correspondence Committees of Correspondence Purpose warn neighboring colonies about incidents with Br. broaden the resistance movement.
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Tea Act (1773) Tea Act (1773) 8 British East India Co.: § Monopoly on British tea imports. § Many members of Parliament held shares. § Permitted the Co. to sell tea directly to colonies without colonial middlemen (cheaper tea!) 8 North expected the colonists to eagerly choose the cheaper tea.
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Boston Tea Party (1773) Boston Tea Party (1773) This 1846 lithograph has become a classic image of the Boston Tea Party.
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Boston Tea Party (1773) Boston Tea Party (1773) Engraving. Plate by W.D. Cooper
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The Coercive or The Coercive or Intolerable Acts Intolerable Acts(1774) Lord North 1. Boston Port Act Boston Port ActBoston Port Act 2. Massachusetts Government Act Massachusetts Government ActMassachusetts Government Act 4. Administration of Justice Act Administration of Justice ActAdministration of Justice Act 3. New Quartering Act Quartering ActQuartering Act
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The Quebec Act (1774) The Quebec Act (1774)
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First Continental Congress (1774) First Continental Congress (1774) 55 delegates from 12 colonies Agenda How to respond to the Coercive Acts & the Quebec Act? 1 vote per colony represented.
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The British Are Coming... Paul Revere & William Dawes make their midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British soldiers.
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The Shot Heard ’ Round the World ! Lexington & Concord Lexington & Concord – April 18,1775 Lexington & Concord
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The Second Continental Congress (1775) The Second Continental Congress (1775) Olive Branch Petition Olive Branch Petition
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Thomas Paine : Common Sense Thomas Paine : Common Sense
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Closing Time
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Declaration of Independence (1776) Declaration of Independence (1776)
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Let’s Check it Out! Groups will read and analyze the Declaration of Independence and share with the class.
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I. III. II.
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Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence
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Independence Hall
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New National Symbols
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