1. Causes of the Revolution

2. Things we have seen so far… Causes of the Revolution

3. Mercantlism Economic theory that says a nations wealth depends on the amount of gold it has Raw materials were exported from colonies in order for Britain to make a profit – Cash crops such as lumber, grain, tobacco, etc. Colonies were established to benefit the mother country (Britain)…not for the colonists’ benefit

4. French and Indian War England vs. France – Colonists fought for the British, Native Americans fought for the French. England won  received all lands east of the Mississippi River, except new Orleans. BUT the war left England in huge debt…

5. Proclamation of 1763 Colonists could not settle west of the red line 

6. New Taxes Increase Conflict Causes of the Revolution

7. New Taxes Increase Conflict Conflict with Indians was not the only problem Britain was dealing with How were they going to pay off the debt from the French and Indian War? – Citizens in England were already overtaxed The government decided that the colonists should start paying their fair share

8. Taxation Without Representation In 1765, the British government passed a new law called the Stamp Act – required colonists to buy a stamp for every piece of paper used (included newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards) Colonists considered this Act tyranny – Unjust use of power They were not opposed to taxes, but this tax was passed by Parliament – They had no representation there After months of protest, it was repealed in 1766

9. Acts of Parliament Continue Quartering Act 1765- Required colonists to provide shelter and supplies to British troops stationed in their towns Providing these things cost the colonists $$$ – They saw this as the same thing as a tax Townshend Acts Taxed popular goods that the colonists imported from Britain – glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea Samuel Adams led colonists in a boycott of British goods following the tax – Refusal to buy goods British government repealed all of the taxes except one… the Tea tax…

10. No More Kings! What is the song about? What did the colonists think about the King when they first got to America? How did their feelings about the king change once they’d built up their homes and towns? What does the person who write the song think about whether England had the right to tax the colonies? How can you tell?

11. What do you see? List all objects and people you see. Be careful NOT to infer. Just list things you see. Also think, what would you hear or smell if you were there?

12. What do you think? What is the approximate date? Where might this have happened? What do you think is happening? Be sure to provide proof for each inference!

13. What can you infer from evidence? Why were the soldiers shooting? Why were the citizens gathered together? Did the soldiers want to shoot or were they ordered? Will the soldiers get into trouble? Be sure to provide proof for each inference!

14. Boston Massacre March 5, 1770 British troops vs. citizens of Boston A mob of Patriots antagonized British troops, who were quartered (stationed) in Boston British troops panicked and fired – 5 people killed, 10 injured Samuel Adams deemed this a “horrid massacre” – Contributed to colonial anger

15. Boston Tea Party A protest against the Tea Act of 1773 – Made British tea cheaper than the foreign tea the colonists were smuggling On Dec. 16, 1773, the Sons of Liberty dressed as Indians and dumped British tea into Boston harbor 342 packages=45 tons=12 million $$$ today

16. Intolerable Acts Passed to punish the Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party – Closed the port of Boston until they paid for the destroyed tea – Placed the government of Massachusetts under British control – British soldiers accused of murder would now stand trial in England, not the colonies – Sent even more troops to enforce the new law Instead of giving in, the colonists banded even closer together Virginia called for a Congress to discuss a solution to the conflict with Britain

17. First Continental Congress In September of 1774, delegates met from all of the colonies – Agreed to send a message to King George urging him to consider their complaints – Called for a boycott of British goods until Intolerable Acts were repealed – Planned to meet again in seven months Carpenter’s Hall, Philadelphia