1. The American Revolution The Causes

2. Key Question: Why did the 13 American Colonies leave their colonial power; England?

3. Who were the 13 colonies?

4. Analogy Alert!!! abusive controlling greedy powerful

6. Grow up to take control of: destiny resources future

8. Long-term causes The M&M effect: Once you’ve tasted the chocolate (representation) you want more!

9. Long-term causes 1. The House of Burgesses 2. The Mayflower Compact

10. The House Of Burgesses Formed in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia

11. The Mayflower Compact Contract signed by pilgrims, 1620

12. Economic Reasons Many, many laws passed by British government

13. Economic Reasons Western Lands policies (Proclamation Act of 1763)

14. Economic Reasons Tax Policies from Britain: 1. Sugar Act, 1764 2. The Stamp Act, 1765 3. The Quartering Act, 1765

15. Economic Reasons: Triangular Trade Manufactured goods sold back to the colonies for profit

16. Economic Reasons (cont.)

17. Philosophical Reasons John Locke

18. Government’s role: to protect our “NATURAL RIGHTS”. If they fail, the population can OVERTHROW them.

19. “Consent of the Governed”

20. Declaration of Independence 4 th July 1776 Began with writings of Thomas Paine (“Common Sense”, 1775) Letter to King George III, written by Thomas Jefferson, signed by the colonists.

21. Declaration of Independence, 4 th July 1776 Dear King, You have violated my natural rights, it is time for us to be on our way! Yours sincerely, the 13 United States of America Let’s have a look at the document itself