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Causes of the American Revolution. I. Seeds of the Revolution French and Indian War (1754-1763) French and Indian War (1754-1763) o The British and French.

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1 Causes of the American Revolution

2 I. Seeds of the Revolution French and Indian War (1754-1763) French and Indian War (1754-1763) o The British and French fought for control of the Ohio River Valley

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4 o American colonists fought with the British

5 o Costly British victory gaining Britain territory up to the Mississippi River

6 Proclamation of 1763 Proclamation of 1763 o British law that restricted colonial settlements across the Appalachian mts.

7 The British debt grew to 140 million pounds (300 million) The British debt grew to 140 million pounds (300 million) o American colonists were expected to pay for part of the debt

8 Sugar Act 1764 – first British tax on colonists on imported sugar Sugar Act 1764 – first British tax on colonists on imported sugar o Colonists protested, boycotted sugar, and smuggled sugar

9 Quartering Act 1765 – colonists were expected to provide food and housing for British soldiers Quartering Act 1765 – colonists were expected to provide food and housing for British soldiers

10 Stamp Act 1765 – direct tax on legal documents, magazines, playing cards, newspapers and other types of paper Stamp Act 1765 – direct tax on legal documents, magazines, playing cards, newspapers and other types of paper

11 Stamp Act Congress 1765 – 27 delegates from 9 colonies sent complaints to King and parliament Stamp Act Congress 1765 – 27 delegates from 9 colonies sent complaints to King and parliament o Britain repealed the tax


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