1. Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution 1700-1755 (Ch. 5 and 6)

2. As a result of the rapid population growth in colonial America during the eighteenth century
a momentous shift occurred in the balance of power between the colonies and the mother country.
the British government was pleased that more workers would be available to fill an increasing need for laborers in Britain.
the need for slave labor declined.
the colonists became more dependent on Britain for the goods that they needed to survive.
the British government granted greater autonomy to colonial governments.

3. As a result of the rapid population growth in colonial America during the eighteenth century
a momentous shift occurred in the balance of power between the colonies and the mother country.
the British government was pleased that more workers would be available to fill an increasing need for laborers in Britain.
the need for slave labor declined.
the colonists became more dependent on Britain for the goods that they needed to survive.
the British government granted greater autonomy to colonial governments.

4. KNOW YOUR REGIONS New England (Northern: Mass, RI, Conn., New Ham.
Middle: Penn, NY, NJ, Delaware.
South: Virginia, Maryland, North Car., South Car., Georgia
The Chesapeake (Virginia and Maryland)

5. Outline of our Discussion (your cues):
Chapter 5 ( )
Review: Where did the colonies come from?
New Ethnicities Bring New Issues
Social Class in the New World
The Great Awakening: Religion in the 18th Century
Education in the Colonies
Culture and Folkways
The Press and Politics
Chapter 6
France and New France
The French and Indian War
Uh Oh… Colonials become Restless…like you pesky teenagers

6. Growth of the colonies to 1776?
Growth of America?
Jamestown & Plymouth?
Growth of the colonies to 1776?

7. A Little Review to Help the Brain
Remember the Colonies:
New England
Religious : Intolerant and Puritanical (leading to Congregational)
Political: Town Meetings, Majority Rule, Mayflower Compact
Economic: Diversification, shipping, lumber, fish, subsistence ag.

8. The population growth of the American colonies by 1775 is attributed mostly to
white immigration from Europe.
the natural fertility of Native Americans.
the importation of slaves from Africa.
the influx of immigrants from Latin America.
the natural fertility of all Americans.

9. The population growth of the American colonies by 1775 is attributed mostly to
white immigration from Europe.
the natural fertility of Native Americans.
the importation of slaves from Africa.
the influx of immigrants from Latin America.
the natural fertility of all Americans.

11. A Little Review to Help the Brain
Remember the Colonies:
Middle Colonies:
Religious: Diversity, toleration, Quaker Haven
Political: Representative Assemblies
Economic: Rich soil produced grain, shipping and commercial centers in the cities

12. A Little Review to Help the Brain
Remember the Colonies:
Southern Colonies:
Religious: Anglican Church
Political: Ruled by Aristocratic Elite (Slavocracy)
Economic: Focused on Cash Crops (Tobacco, Rice, Indigo)

13. Slavery Northern and Middle Colonies: Southern Colonies:
Domestic Servants, Urban Slaves
Little agricultural slaves
Merchants and traders profiting from the slave trade.
Southern Colonies:
Upper South – Tobacco (poor man’s crop), gang system (Slaves developed more Euro-African American Culture)
Lower South – Rice (rich man’s crop), task system (Slaves retained more African Traditions)

14. Slave Rebellions Resistance: Runaways NYC Slave Revolt 1712
Florida and the cities (why Florida?)
NYC Slave Revolt 1712
1st in British North America
Stono Rebellion 1739
South Carolina
Largest pre-Revolutionary War revolt
Put down by white militia

15. allowed only South Carolina's legislation to stand.
When several colonial legislatures attempted to restrict or halt the importation of slaves, British authorities
applauded the efforts.
vetoed such efforts.
allowed only South Carolina's legislation to stand.
viewed such colonial actions as morally callous.
did nothing.

16. allowed only South Carolina's legislation to stand.
When several colonial legislatures attempted to restrict or halt the importation of slaves, British authorities
applauded the efforts.
vetoed such efforts.
allowed only South Carolina's legislation to stand.
viewed such colonial actions as morally callous.
did nothing.

17. The average age of the American colonists in 1775 was
30.
27.
25.
20.
16.

18. The average age of the American colonists in 1775 was
30.
27.
25.
20.
16.

20. South Carolina

21. Immigrants And Ethnicities Changes 1700 to 1763

22. Immigrants and Ethnicities
Talking about VOLUNTARY Immigrants (not involuntary slaves)
Reasons for Immigration:
Chance to own land (do they?)
Greater social mobility (always?)
Religious freedom (everywhere?)
Lower taxes & Material Goods
Better diet (MORE MEAT!)

23. March of the Paxton Boys. Regulator Movement. Shays' Rebellion.
An armed march in Philadelphia in 1764, protesting the Quaker oligarchy's lenient policy toward the Indians was known as
Bacon's Rebellion.
March of the Paxton Boys.
Regulator Movement.
Shays' Rebellion.
Oligarchy Revolution 

24. March of the Paxton Boys. Regulator Movement. Shays' Rebellion.
An armed march in Philadelphia in 1764, protesting the Quaker oligarchy's lenient policy toward the Indians was known as
Bacon's Rebellion.
March of the Paxton Boys.
Regulator Movement.
Shays' Rebellion.
Oligarchy Revolution. 

25. Immigrant Groups
Immigration also contributed to population growth in the 18th century.
English and Welsh were still important, but other European groups arrive (Esp. the Middle Colonies)

26. March of the Paxton Boys. Regulator Movement. Shays' Rebellion.
In North Carolina, spearheaded by the Scotch-Irish, a small insurrection against eastern domination of the colony's affair was known as
Bacon's Rebellion.
March of the Paxton Boys.
Regulator Movement.
Shays' Rebellion.
Whiskey Rebellion.

27. March of the Paxton Boys. Regulator Movement. Shays' Rebellion.
In North Carolina, spearheaded by the Scotch-Irish, a small insurrection against eastern domination of the colony's affair was known as
Bacon's Rebellion.
March of the Paxton Boys.
Regulator Movement.
Shays' Rebellion.
Whiskey Rebellion.

28. Diversity through Immigration

29. More Immigrants Causes Complexity
Booming immigrant population calls for more cheap land…
Where (who?) do they get it from?
Isolation on the frontier
Scots-Irish
Confrontation with the Natives
Need of “protection” causes growth of militias (ready made army… kinda)

30. East vs. west land conflicts
Paxton Boys

31. Discussion Question:
How does the rising diversity in Ethnicity and Immigration affect colonial identity?

32. By 1775, the ____ were the largest non-English ethnic group in colonial America
Africans
Germans
West Indians
Scots-Irish
Irish

33. By 1775, the ____ were the largest non-English ethnic group in colonial America
Africans
Germans
West Indians
Scots-Irish
Irish

34. SOUTHERN Social Class: Rise of the Elites
Small Landowning Farmers
Lesser Tradesmen, Manual Laborers, Hired Hands
Indentured Servants and Jailbirds
SLAVES
Aristocrats: Leading Planters, Merchants, Lawyers, Officials, Clergymen
Lesser Professional Men
The Irish

35. Discussion Questions:
Was there greater social mobility in the English colonies? What contributed to this social mobility?
What was a major impediment to the idea of social mobility in the English colonies? Why?

36. The riches created by the growing slave population in the American South
were distributed evenly among whites.
helped to narrow the gap between rich and poor.
created a serious problem with inflation.
were not distributed evenly among whites.
enabled poor whites to escape tenant farming.

37. The riches created by the growing slave population in the American South
were distributed evenly among whites.
helped to narrow the gap between rich and poor.
created a serious problem with inflation.
were not distributed evenly among whites.
enabled poor whites to escape tenant farming.

38. Religion and the Enlightenment
Whitefield
Religion and the Enlightenment
Charles Finney
Mr. Finney

39. the middle colonies, the South the South, New England
The most ethnically diverse region of colonial America was ____, whereas ____ was the least ethnically diverse.
New England, the South
the middle colonies, the South
the South, New England
the middle colonies, New England
the frontier regions, New England

40. the middle colonies, the South the South, New England
The most ethnically diverse region of colonial America was ____, whereas ____ was the least ethnically diverse.
New England, the South
the middle colonies, the South
the South, New England
the middle colonies, New England
the frontier regions, New England

41. Religion Name of Religion Number of Members Chief Location
Congregationalist
575,000
New England
Anglicans
500,000
N.Y, Southern Colonies
Presbyterians
410,000
Frontier (West)
German Churches (Including Lutherans)
200,000
Pennsylvania
Dutch Reformed
75,000
N.Y., N.J.
Quakers
40,000
Pennsylvania, N.J., Delaware
Baptists
25,000
R.I., Penn, N.J., Del.
Roman Catholics
Maryland, Penn
Methodist
5,000
Scattered throughout
Jews
2,000
N.Y., R.I.
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP
1,857,000
TOTAL POPULATION
2,493,000
% of Population that were Members
74%

42. Religion Continued Tax Supported (Established) Churches, 1775
Colonies
Church
Date of Disestablishment
Massachusetts
Congregationalist
1833
Connecticut
1818
New Hampshire
1819
Rhode Island
NONE
New York
Anglican (Only in NYC)
1777
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Anglican
Virginia
1786
North Carolina
1776
South Carolina
1778
Georgia

45. In contrast to the seventeenth century, by 1775, colonial Americans
had become more stratified into social classes and had less social mobility.
had all but eliminated poverty.
found that it was easier for ordinary people to acquire land.
had nearly lost their fear of slave rebellion.
had few people who owned small farms.

46. In contrast to the seventeenth century, by 1775, colonial Americans
had become more stratified into social classes and had less social mobility.
had all but eliminated poverty.
found that it was easier for ordinary people to acquire land.
had nearly lost their fear of slave rebellion.
had few people who owned small farms.

47. The Enlightenment Rule of reason and logic Scientific Method
Philosophy that attempts to explain the earth through human endeavors
Creation of Deism
Superior being created Universe, universe is guided by logical principles
Many founding fathers were followers of the Enlightenment and Deism
Jefferson, Washington, Franklin

48. God as the “watchmaker”

49. The Great Awakening: A Reaction to the Enlightenment

51. Jonathan Edwards
Ron Weasley
The “New Lights”

53. Great Awakening (in 3 Parts)
Jonathon Edwards – “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”
Anti-Arminianism (unconditional salvation vs. conditional salvation)
Helps orchestrated George Whitefield
George Whitefield
Conversion through emotion
Frontier, itinerant preacher
Preaches to the Poor
“New lights”
John Wesley
Methodist (reform religion – anti-slavery, prison reform, temperance)
Embraced Arminianism
(Faith leads to election)

54. Effects of the Great Awakening
Short Term:
Americans become more emotional
Churches split over revivals (new denominations)
More powerful amongst the Frontiersmen (poor people)
More disunity between the colonies

55. Effects of the Great Awakening
Long Term:
Inspired criticism of colonial society
Breaks down localism
First mass movement that spread over all of the colonies
Methodists, Baptists, Presbys grow… Anglicans, Catholics, and Quakers shrink.

56. Scots-Irish

57. Discussion Question
How did the printing press change American society?

58. Benjamin Franklin The First “American”
Born in Boston (moved to Philly)
Inventor, Scientist, Printer
Early career: satires of N.E. under the pseudonym Silence Dogooder
Later career: Poor Richard’s Almanack
Respected diplomat, author, philosopher

59. some merchants made huge profits as military suppliers.
On the eve of the American Revolution, social and economic mobility decreased, partly because
some merchants made huge profits as military suppliers.
of peacetime economic developments.
fewer yeoman farmers were arriving from Europe.
of the religious impact of the Puritans.
of the increase in the slave trade.

60. some merchants made huge profits as military suppliers.
On the eve of the American Revolution, social and economic mobility decreased, partly because
some merchants made huge profits as military suppliers.
of peacetime economic developments.
fewer yeoman farmers were arriving from Europe.
of the religious impact of the Puritans.
of the increase in the slave trade.

61. Things you didn’t know Benjamin Franklin invented

62. Words of Poor Richard
A Flatterer never seems absurd The Flattered always takes his Word Beware of meat twice boil’d and an old foe reconcil’d He’s the best physician that knows the worthlessness of most medicines

63. Art and Artists Phyllis Wheatley John Trumbull Charles Willson Peale
Former Slave
Poet
John Trumbull
Painter
Charles Willson Peale
Washington’s portrait
Benjamin West
John Singleton Copley
Painters
Loyalists
Most had to go to England and Europe to become famous artists and train

64. Match each individual on the left with his or her talent.
A-2, B-1, C-3
A-1, B-3, C-2
A-3, B-2, C-1
A-1, B-2, C-3
A-2, B-3, C-1
A. Jonathan Edwards 1. poet
B. Benjamin Franklin 2. scientist
C. Phillis Wheatley 3. theologian
4. portrait artist

65. Match each individual on the left with his or her talent.
A-2, B-1, C-3
A-1, B-3, C-2
A-3, B-2, C-1
A-1, B-2, C-3
A-2, B-3, C-1
A. Jonathan Edwards 1. poet
B. Benjamin Franklin 2. scientist
C. Phillis Wheatley 3. theologian
4. portrait artist

66. The Great Awakening
a. undermined the prestige of the learned clergy in the colonies.
b. split colonial churches into several competing denominations.
c. led to the founding of Princeton, Dartmouth, and Rutgers colleges.
d. was the first spontaneous mass movement of the American people.
e. All of these

67. The Great Awakening
a. undermined the prestige of the learned clergy in the colonies.
b. split colonial churches into several competing denominations.
c. led to the founding of Princeton, Dartmouth, and Rutgers colleges.
d. was the first spontaneous mass movement of the American people.
e. All of these

68. In colonial America, education was most zealously promoted
in the South.
in New England.
on the frontier.
in the middle colonies.
in those areas controlled by Spain.

69. In colonial America, education was most zealously promoted
in the South.
in New England.
on the frontier.
in the middle colonies.
in those areas controlled by Spain.

70. The first American college free from denominational control was
Harvard.
Yale.
New York University.
Brown University.
the University of Pennsylvania

71. The first American college free from denominational control was
Harvard.
Yale.
New York University.
Brown University.
the University of Pennsylvania

72. Culture in colonial America
involved heavy investment in art.
was generally ignored and unappreciated.
showed its native creativity in architecture.
was always important to the colonists.
for a long time rejected any European influence.

73. Culture in colonial America
involved heavy investment in art.
was generally ignored and unappreciated.
showed its native creativity in architecture.
was always important to the colonists.
for a long time rejected any European influence.

74. The person most often called the "first civilized American" was
Thomas Jefferson.
John Trumbull.
John Winthrop.
Phillis Wheatley.
Benjamin Franklin.

75. The person most often called the "first civilized American" was
Thomas Jefferson.
John Trumbull.
John Winthrop.
Phillis Wheatley.
Benjamin Franklin.

76. it supported English law. it pointed the way to freedom of the press.
The jury's decision in the case of John Peter Zenger, a newspaper printer, was significant because
he was found guilty.
it supported English law.
it pointed the way to freedom of the press.
the ruling prohibited criticism of political officials.
it allowed the press to print irresponsible criticisms of powerful people.

77. it supported English law. it pointed the way to freedom of the press.
The jury's decision in the case of John Peter Zenger, a newspaper printer, was significant because
he was found guilty.
it supported English law.
it pointed the way to freedom of the press.
the ruling prohibited criticism of political officials.
it allowed the press to print irresponsible criticisms of powerful people.

78. By 1775, most governors of American colonies were
appointed by colonial proprietors.
appointed by the king.
elected by popular vote.
elected by the vote of colonial legislatures.
appointed by the British Parliament.

79. By 1775, most governors of American colonies were
appointed by colonial proprietors.
appointed by the king.
elected by popular vote.
elected by the vote of colonial legislatures.
appointed by the British Parliament.

80. In colonial elections
most eligible voters zealously exercised their right to vote.
the right to vote was reserved for property holders.
only a small landed elite had the right to vote.
average citizens were usually elected to office.
true democracy had arrived.

81. In colonial elections
most eligible voters zealously exercised their right to vote.
the right to vote was reserved for property holders.
only a small landed elite had the right to vote.
average citizens were usually elected to office.
true democracy had arrived.

82. Chapter 6
When Empires Clash!

83. 1685 French Gov’t Revokes Edict of Nantes
Potential problems?
1685 French Gov’t
Revokes
Edict of Nantes

84. During the seventeenth century America established the precedent of
starting wars in Europe.
being somewhat involved in every world war since 1688.
relying totally on the British for defense.
staying out of European wars totally.

85. During the seventeenth century America established the precedent of
starting wars in Europe.
being somewhat involved in every world war since 1688.
relying totally on the British for defense.
staying out of European wars totally.

86. “The Great War for Empire” The end of Salutary Neglect
The French & Indian War
(1756 – 1763)
“The Great War for Empire”
The end of Salutary Neglect

87. During a generation of peace following the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht, Britain provided its American colonies with
a large military presence for protection.
decades of salutary neglect.
many, higher taxes passed by Parliament.
all of the above.

88. During a generation of peace following the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht, Britain provided its American colonies with
a large military presence for protection.
decades of salutary neglect.
many, higher taxes passed by Parliament.
all of the above.

89. King William’s & Queen Anne’s War – 2 different events
English colonists fought the French coureurs de bois beaver hunters) and the Indians
Video: King William’s War

91. King William’s & Queen Anne’s War – 2 different events
The peace deal in Utrecht in 1713 gave Acadia, Newfoundland, and Hudson Bay to England
Video: Queen Anne’s War

93. In the various World Wars before 1754, Americans
functioned as a unified fighting force.
received more support from France than Britain.
demonstrated a lack of unity between colonies
were not involved in combat.

94. In the various World Wars before 1754, Americans
functioned as a unified fighting force.
received more support from France than Britain.
demonstrated a lack of unity between colonies
were not involved in combat.

95. France was finally able to join in the scramble for colonies in the New World as a result of the
Protestant takeover of the French government.
end of the religious wars.
revocation of the Edict of Nantes.
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.

96. France was finally able to join in the scramble for colonies in the New World as a result of the
Protestant takeover of the French government.
end of the religious wars.
revocation of the Edict of Nantes.
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.

97. British Territory after Two Wars, 1713

98. Unlike the first three Anglo-French wars, the French and Indian War
did not affect American colonists' attitudes toward England.
was fought initially on the North American continent.
united British colonists in strong support of the mother country
won the British territorial concessions.

99. Unlike the first three Anglo-French wars, the French and Indian War
did not affect American colonists' attitudes toward England.
was fought initially on the North American continent.
united British colonists in strong support of the mother country
won the British territorial concessions.

100. War of Jenkin’s Ear British Captain caught smuggling by Spanish
Spanish cut off his ear and sent him home to the King
War broke out in 1739 between British and Spanish
Confined to Caribbean

101. Turns into War of Austrian Succession in Europe
Called King George’s War in the colonies
France allied with Spain
Peace terms gave Louisbourg back to France
Video: King George’s War

103. Colonial Participation
As four “world” wars were fought the colonials participated when it met their needs:
Eng v. Spain = Ga and S.C.
England v. France = Pa, Ve, NH, NY.
Angered when lands they won were given back to Fr. & Sp. In exchange for Eng. Land lost in Europe.

104. Was 1763
a "turning point"
in British-colonial
relationships???

105. North America in 1750

106. Cape Breton Island. Ohio R. Valley Mississippi River. Great Lakes.
The climactic clash between Britain and France for control of the North American continent sprang from their rivalry for control of
Cape Breton Island.
Ohio R. Valley
Mississippi River.
Great Lakes.

107. Cape Breton Island. Ohio River Valley Mississippi River. Great Lakes.
The climactic clash between Britain and France for control of the North American continent sprang from their rivalry for control of
Cape Breton Island.
Ohio River Valley
Mississippi River.
Great Lakes.

108. 1754  Another First Clash The Ohio Valley British French
Fort Necessity Fort Duquesne * George Washington * Delaware & Shawnee Indians

110. The English & Their Ind's" war
RUN
AWAY
Actually the
"French & Their Ind's vs.
The English & Their Ind's" war We
Surrender
Thus starts the
"French & Indian War"

111. In his first military command in the French and Indian War, George Washington
helped to force the French from Nova Scotia.
was defeated, but allowed to surrender.
received strong support from the British.
won at Fort Duquesne.

112. In his first military command in the French and Indian War, George Washington
helped to force the French from Nova Scotia.
was defeated, but allowed to surrender.
received strong support from the British.
won at Fort Duquesne.

113. 1754  Albany Plan of Union Two part plan
Keep Iroquois on English side. (partially successful)
Create a combined NE government (Total Failure, as Eng saw it as too independent, and colonies as too weak)

114. The immediate purpose of the Albany Congress of 1754 was to
support George Washington's desire to head the colonial militia.
prevent the French from attacking American outposts.
keep the Iroquois tribes loyal to the British.
request the help of the British military

115. The immediate purpose of the Albany Congress of 1754 was to
support George Washington's desire to head the colonial militia.
prevent the French from attacking American outposts.
keep the Iroquois tribes loyal to the British.
request the help of the British military

116. Albany Plan of Union
Aware of the hard times that war could put on the colonies, English officials suggested a "union between ye Royal, Proprietary & Charter Governments." Some colonial leaders agreed and in June 1754 delegates from most of the northern colonies and representatives from the Six Iroquois Nations met in Albany, New York. They decided on a "plan of union" drafted by Benjamin Franklin. Under this plan each colonial legislature would elect delegates to an American continental assembly presided over by a royal governor.

117. First of all, Franklin anticipated many of the problems that would beset the government created after independence, such as finance, dealing with the Indian tribes, control of trade, and defense.
British officials realized that, if adopted, the plan could create a very powerful government that His Majesty's Government might not be able to control.
The plan was rejected by the Crown and by the legislatures in several of the colonies.

118. 1755  Br. Decides to Eliminate Fr. Presence in No. Amer.
Gen. Edward Braddock  evict the French from the OH Valley & Canada (Newfoundland & Nova Scotia)
Attacks OH Valley, Mohawk Valley, & Acadia.
Killed 10 mi. from Ft. Duquesne  by 1500 French and Indian forces.
Only Br. Success  expelled French from Acadia.
CAJUNS

119. 1756  War Is Formally Declared!
Lord Loudouin
Marquis de Montcalm
Native American tribes exploited both sides!

120. As a result of General Braddock's defeat a few miles from Fort Duquesne,
General Braddock was forced to leave the military
George Washington was left without a military command.
the frontier from Pennsylvania to North Carolina was open to Indian attack.
the British controlled the frontier.

121. As a result of General Braddock's defeat a few miles from Fort Duquesne,
General Braddock was forced to leave the military
George Washington was left without a military command.
the frontier from Pennsylvania to North Carolina was open to Indian attack.
the British controlled the frontier.

122. British-American Colonial Tensions
Colonials
British
Methods of Fighting:
Indian-style guerilla tactics.
March in formation or bayonet charge.
Military Organization:
Col. militias served under own captains.
Br. officers wanted to take charge of colonials.
Military Discipline:
No mil. deference or protocols observed.
Drills & tough discipline.
Finances:
Resistance to rising taxes.
Colonists should pay for their own defense.
Demeanor:
Casual, non-professionals.
Prima Donna Br. officers with servants & tea settings.

124. The British invasion of Canada in 1756 during the French and Indian War
ended in British defeat.
concentrated on Quebec and Montreal.
followed sound strategic planning.
resulted in victory for Britain.

125. The British invasion of Canada in 1756 during the French and Indian War
ended in British defeat.
concentrated on Quebec and Montreal.
followed sound strategic planning.
resulted in victory for Britain.

126. 1757  William Pitt Becomes Foreign Minister
He understood colonial concerns.
He offered them a compromise:
- col. loyalty & mil. cooperation-->Br. would reimburse col. assemblies for their costs.
- Lord Loudoun would be removed.
RESULTS?  Colonial morale increased by 1758.

127. 1758-1761  The Tide Turns for England
* By 1761, Sp. has become an ally of Fr.

128. this is
the KEY

129. Wolfe v.
Montcalm
Battle of Quebec
Plains of Abraham

130. General
Wolfe &
Highlanders

134. 1763  Treaty of Paris
France --> lost her Canadian possessions, most of her empire in India, and claims to lands east of the Mississippi River.
Spain --> got all French lands west of the Mississippi River, New Orleans, but lost Florida to England.
England --> got all French lands in Canada, exclusive rights to Caribbean slave trade, and commercial dominance in India.

135. North America in 1763

136. Effects of the War on Britain?
1. It increased her colonial empire in the Americas.
2. It greatly enlarged England’s debt.
3. Britain’s contempt for the colonials created bitter feelings.
Therefore, England felt that a major reorganization of her American Empire was necessary!

137. With the end of the French and Indian War, the disunity jealousy and suspicion that had long existed amongst the American colonials
resulted in renewed acts of violence.
finally came to a complete end.
continued without change.
began to melt somewhat.

138. With the end of the French and Indian War, the disunity jealousy and suspicion that had long existed amongst the American colonials
resulted in renewed acts of violence.
finally came to a complete end.
continued without change.
began to melt somewhat.

139. Effects of the War on the American Colonials
1. It united them against a common enemy for the first time.
2. It created a socializing experience for all the colonials who participated.
3. It created bitter feelings towards the British that would only intensify.

140. The Aftermath: Tensions Along the Frontier
1763  Pontiac’s Rebellion
Fort Detroit
British “gifts” of smallpox-infected blankets from Fort Pitt.

141. Pontiac’s Rebellion (1763)

142. Colonials  Paxton Boys (PA)
BACKLASH!
British  Proclamation Line of 1763.
Colonials  Paxton Boys (PA)

143. Rethinking Their Empire
Br. Gvt. measures to prevent smuggling:
1761  writs of assistance
James Otis’ case
Protection of a citizen’s private property must be held in higher regard than a parliamentary statute.
He lost  parliamentary law and custom had equal weight.