1. We the People, Lesson #7 What experiences led to the American Revolution?

2. French & Indian War ends British win, French lose their colony in N. America See map p. 150, Creating America British #1 world power in Western Hemisphere Have a huge war debt after 7 Years War

3. Colonists Viewpoint We went to war for that land—we’re moving anyway!! 1763 Proclamation of 1763: colonists must not move W. of Appalach. Mtns. British Viewpoint Need to keep colonists safe from Indian attacks, but can’t afford to keep soldiers in the West— just don’t go there!

4. Colonists Viewpoint “No taxation w/o Representation” Colonists boycott British goods; Parliament would repeal tax law, but later issued another 1764-1773 Various tax laws passed by Parliament: Sugar Act Stamp Act Tea Act British Viewpoint You are British citizens and should help to pay for your defense!!

5. Colonists Viewpoint This is a violation of our natural rights!! 1764 writs of assistance: Permanent search warrants given to customs officials to search for smuggled goods British Viewpoint You have to follow tax laws passed by Parliament— smuggling will not be tolerated!!

6. Colonists Viewpoint This is a violation of our natural rights to our property 1765 Quartering Act: Colonists forced to house, feed, & supply British soldiers British Viewpoint You made us do this b/c you didn’t obey the Proc. of 1763 & moved W of Appalach. Mtns.

7. Colonists Viewpoint The British government continues to violate our natural rights 1765 Colonists form Sons of Liberty & Daughters of Liberty to help organize protests in all colonies British Viewpoint You are British citizens— Parliament has authority to pass laws anywhere in British empire

8. Colonists Viewpoint We are victims of tyranny at the hand of King & Parliament! We don’t feel like we’re part of England anymore 1765 Colonial protests grow violent: tarring & feathering tax collectors violent riots in the streets British Viewpoint This behavior must be stopped! You have now begun to commit treason!

9. Colonists Viewpoint We hate these guys! many colonists believe the British will use military force against them 1770 Boston Massacre: 5 colonists shot after they attacked a group of soldiers British Viewpoint The crown will not tolerate attacks upon its soldiers

10. Colonists Viewpoint The Tea Act goes too far— destroys the tea trade in colonies =loss of jobs and income 1773 Boston Tea Party: Sons of Liberty disguise themselves, board British ship in night, and destroy tea (+$1MILL) British Viewpoint This is treason! the entire city of Boston will be punished unless the guilty men are identified

11. Colonists Viewpoint The King has sent soldiers here to hurt us—we will attack them first! 1775 Lexington & Concord: British soldiers ambushed by colonial militia British Viewpoint We will not allow colonists to stockpile weapons We will capture Sam Adams & John Hancock

12. Colonists Viewpoint 1776 Declaration of Independence: Continental Congress writes this document in effort to get more colonists to fight British British Viewpoint This means war against the rebelling colonists The whole world will know that we will fight against abusive government!