Causes of the American Revolution

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Causes of the American Revolution
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I Can

• Identify the Views of
• ___Patriots
• ___ Loyalists
• ___ Neutralists
• ___ I can identify the Proclamation of 1763 and
  explain why it caused conflict between the
  colonists and British.
• ___ I can identify the Stamp Act and explain why
  it caused conflict between the colonists and
  British.
• ___ I can identify the Townshend Acts and explain
  why it caused conflict between the colonists and
  British.
• ___ I can identify the Tea Act and explain why it
  caused conflict between the colonists and
  British.
• ___ I can identify the Intolerable Acts and
  explain why it caused conflict between the
  colonists and British.
• ___ I can summarize the events of Lexington and
  Concord
• Identify and explain the following actions and
  groups that protested against British policies
• ___ Boston Tea Party
• ___ Boycotts
• ___ Sons of Liberty
• ___ Petitions
• ___ Appeals to Parliament
• ___ Boston Massacre
• ___ Committee of Correspondence
• ___ Continental Congress

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Patriots

• American colonists who believed that the
  colonists had the right to govern themselves.

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Loyalists

• American colonists who were loyal to the British
  government

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Neutralists

• Did not support either side. Thought both groups
  had good reasons but neither were strong enough
  to fight a war over. (The war was to far away so
  why bother)

Sitting on the Fence
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• ___ I can identify the Proclamation of 1763 and
  explain why it caused conflict between the
  colonists and British.

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Proclamation of 1763

• To keep colonists and Native Americans from
  fighting with each other the British government
  drew a line down the crest of the Appalachian
  Mountains. Settlers had to stay east of that line.

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Views Proclamation of 1763

• British/Loyalists- Defending the frontier is to
  expensive. Colonists would have to pay for troops

Patriots- Tyranny, The land was already settled,
and it was the only place farmers could get new
cheap land
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What Happened?

• Most colonists ignored the new law and stayed put
  or continued to migrate pass the mountains.
• The British army sent 7,500 men to keep peace on
  the frontier

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• ___ I can identify the Stamp Act and Sugar Act
  explain why it caused conflict between the
  colonists and British.

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Stamp Act and Sugar Act

• The War debt from French and Indian War had to be
  paid
• The Stamp Act required all colonists to buy a
  stamp for every piece of paper they used.
• Wills, licenses, playing cards, newspapers, etc.
• The Sugar Act placed a tax on molasses and
  guaranteed that England would have a monopoly on
  the sugar trade.

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How it worked

• Tax collectors collected money from the colonists
• Money was divided between Parliament and the King

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Views of the Stamp Act and Sugar Act

• British and Loyalists British citizens have
  been paying taxes on everything. The colonists
  are taxed the least, so why shouldnt they pay
  off the debt of the French and Indian War

• Patriots No Taxation without Representation
  Parliament had no right to pass a tax unless the
  colonists had a voice in Parliament (British
  Government). It is a violation of Rights

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What happened?

• Colonists (Patriots and Loyalists) protested by
  sending petitions and appeals to Parliament or
  refused to buy the stamp
• Sons of Liberty- Protest group that took violent
  action. Attacked tax collectors
• Stamp Act was repealed, but Quartering Act was
  issued. Colonies must provide food, shelter, and
  supplies to British soldiers. Was seen as another
  tax.

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• ___ I can identify the Townshend Acts and explain
  why it caused conflict between the colonists and
  British.

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Townshend Acts

• Parliament passed a duty on certain goods the
  colonies imported from Britain to pay British
  debts. These goods included glass, paper, lead,
  ink, and tea

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Views of the Townshend Act

• Loyalist/British- Believed that the colonists bad
  behavior made it more important to keep an eye on
  them. Colonists must pay for the Army sent there
  to protect them

• Patriots Duties were a tax in disguise. They
  violated colonists rights. Taxation without
  Representation

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What Happened?

• The Sons of Liberty organized a Boycott (refusal
  to buy British products). Boycotts were peaceful,
  everybody could support.
• Women (Daughters of Liberty) used home spun
  cloth, made tea from pine needles, and bought
  only American made products
• Duties were repealed because British merchants
  were losing money. Only TEA will be taxed

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What Happened ? Cont.

• The Boston Massacre- Mob violence breaks out.
  Patriots started throwing rocks and snowballs at
  British troops. British fire on rioters, five die

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Views of Boston Massacre

• British/ Loyalist It was proof more troops were
  needed to control Patriot hot heads

• Patriots used it as propaganda to stir up the
  people. It was proof that all troops need to
  leave colonies

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I Can Quiz 1

• I Can Quiz 1 Causes of American Revolution  
• 1. Who are Neutralist, Patriot, Loyalist?  
• 2. Proclamation of 1763 What was it? Why were
  colonists angered?
• 3. Stamp Act What was it ?Why were colonists
  angered?
•  4. Townshend Acts What was it? Why were
  colonists angered?
• 5. Identify and Describe two actions taken by
  colonial patriots to protest the authority of the
  British government in the years leading up to the
  American Revolution?  
• 6. Explain the situation that led to the phrase
  No taxation without representation and what is
  meant by it.  
• 7. Challenge Question You are a colonist living
  in New York City. You have a very successful
  trade business and have a good relationship with
  British Merchants. Up until this point you have
  been pretty neutral on the current situation
  between the colonies and Great Britain. Because
  of the ongoing crisis you are forced to choose
  sides. Which side would you choose and give
  several reasons why.

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• ___ I can identify the Tea Act and explain why it
  caused conflict between the colonists and British

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Tea Act

• After the Townshend Acts were repealed a tax on
  tea was left. British allowed one British tea
  company have a monopoly on tea in the colonies.
  American merchants could not set their own prices.

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Views of the Tea Act

• British and Loyalists The British East Indian
  Tea Company needed to be saved. The boycotts have
  put it close to bankruptcy

• Patriots If they can place a monopoly on tea,
  what will stop them from doing it to other
  products

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What Happened?

• Boston Tea Party- The Sons of Liberty dressed up
  as Indians and boarded a tea ship. They dumped
  90,000 lbs. in Boston Harbor

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• ___ I can identify the Intolerable Acts (Coercive
  Acts) and explain why it caused conflict between
  the colonists and British.

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Intolerable Acts

• They were designed to punish Massachusetts
• Boston Harbor is closed
• Massachusetts government was suspended
• More troops sent to Boston
• Quebec Act- The new England Colonies would become
  part of Canada

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Views of the Intolerable Acts

• British and Loyalists- It is no longer about
  Taxes it was about British control of her colonies

• Patriots- If the King could do this to one colony
  what will stop him from doing it to others.

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What Happened?

• Colonies Unite- Other colonies support
  Massachusetts by sending aide.
• Committees of Correspondence- Information of
  British abuses would be shared between the
  colonies through newspapers
• First Continental Congress- Delegates from 12
  colonies met to discuss issues. They sent a
  message to the king and called for another boycott

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• ___ I can summarize the events of Lexington and
  Concord

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Events of Lexington Concord

• Colonies form Militias (Civilian Armies)

• King George believes the colonies are in
  rebellion

• British troops are sent to destroy militia
  supplies

• Paul Revere warns the militias

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Events of Lexington Concord Cont.

• Minutemen gather in Lexington to deter British-
  Shot Heard Around the World, Minutemen retreat.
• British go on to Concord. Minutemen engage and
  hold their ground. The British flee. They are
  shot the whole way back to Boston.
• Americans proved they would fight for rights

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I Can Quiz 2

• 1. Tea Act
• What was it?
• Why were patriots angered?
• 2. Intolerable Acts
• What where they?
• Why were patriots angered?
• 3.Summarize the events of Lexington and Concord?
• 4. Explain the Committees of Correspondence?
• 5. Explain the importance of the 1st Continental
  Congress and what actions did they take.