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‘Tis Time To Part Declaring Independence. Focus Question: Identify three factors which led the colonists to declare independence from Britain.

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1 ‘Tis Time To Part Declaring Independence

2 Focus Question: Identify three factors which led the colonists to declare independence from Britain.

3 Reluctant Revolutionaries Throughout the 1760s and early 1770s, colonists professed loyalty to Britain – Fought for “Rights as Englishmen” – Content to keep things as they were.

4 Rivalry With Parliament Colonists felt that the King was being misled – Parliament illegally expanding authority – Parliament was changing all the rules Colonists launched protests

5 Protests Fostered Unity Stamp Act Congress of 1765 Nonimportation Agreement Committees of Correspondence Sons of Liberty Daughters of Liberty

6 The Shot Heard ‘Round the World British and Colonial forces met on April 19, 1775 Skirmishes at Lexington and Concord – Colonists fought for “Rights as Englishmen” Met in a full battle at Bunker Hill in June

7 Olive Branch Petition Congress sent a message to George III – Professed colonial loyalty to the King – Asked to return to policies prior to 1763 Rejected outright by George III

8 Common Sense Some voices called for independence Thomas Paine and Common Sense – Stressed four points 1.Protects soldiers and sailors 2.Can gain international support 3.Expands American Trade 4.Provides example to the world

9 Independence Common Sense an instant best seller Numerous communities began calling for independence Congress assembled a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence in May, 1776

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