2. Learning Targets I can analyze the causes of the Revolutionary War. I can explain the causes of the French and Indian War. I can explain how the outcome of the French and Indian War leads to the Revolutionary War. I can define the Stamp Act and Quartering Act. I can describe the causes of the Boston Massacre. I can explain how the concept of “taxation without representation” led to the Boston Tea Party.

3. French & Indian War Britain and France were fighting over land.

4. French & Indian Relations French were interested in trade. Got along with Native Americans. Trade led to military alliances.

5. Before After What changed? What does the red line represent?

6. Problems of Victory: Land Proclamation of 1763 – Settlers could not go beyond the Appalachians Mountains. WHY? Native Americans were angry over losing control of land. Britain wanted to avoid more conflict w/Natives.

7. Problems of Victory: Debt Britain had a lot of debt from the war. They placed new taxes on colonists. – They felt the colonists should pay since it was on their soil. – Ex: Stamp Act – required people to buy an official seal to place on documents. Quartering Act – required colonists to house and provide for soldiers even after the war. – Many soldiers were there to enforce new taxes.

8. Boston Massacre Colonists were upset with the Quartering Act. They did not like presence of British soldiers. – Often taunted them Soldiers fired into a rioting crowd. 5 civilians died.

9. Boston Tea Party Britain had a monopoly on tea. They taxed it heavily. – “No taxation without representation” In protest, colonists threw British tea into the Boston Harbor.

10. Learning Targets I can analyze the causes of the Revolutionary War.  I can explain the causes of the French and Indian War.  I can explain how the outcome of the French and Indian War leads to the Revolutionary War.  I can define the Stamp Act and Quartering Act.  I can describe the causes of the Boston Massacre.  I can explain how the concept of “no taxation without representation” led to the Boston Tea Party.