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1 I can discuss the events that lead to the Revolution. Warm-up “I Know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!” Patrick Henry March 1775 1.) When Patrick Henry spoke these words, he was supporting A.) the idea that the colonists should continue being loyal to British subjects. B.) the idea of a war for independence from Britain. C.) the ideals of the Loyalist colonists. D.) the idea that the price of liberty would be his own life.

2 Chapter 6 Section 1 Cornell Notes Fill In the Blank

3 A.) British Troops and Taxes King George III-British Monarch who was going to enforce the Proclamation of 1763. King George III-British Monarch who was going to enforce the Proclamation of 1763. Quartering Act-this is how the King would enforce the P1763 by leaving 10,000 troops in the 13 Colonies. The Soldiers would live the people and the people would pay for them to stay there in their homes. Quartering Act-this is how the King would enforce the P1763 by leaving 10,000 troops in the 13 Colonies. The Soldiers would live the people and the people would pay for them to stay there in their homes. Revenue-income; to pay the war debt the British needed more revenue and this would come from England taxing the colonist. Revenue-income; to pay the war debt the British needed more revenue and this would come from England taxing the colonist. 1764-England passes the Sugar Act- (affected merchants) taxes on sugar, molasses, and other products shipped to the colonies; England also put harsh penalties on smuggling. 1764-England passes the Sugar Act- (affected merchants) taxes on sugar, molasses, and other products shipped to the colonies; England also put harsh penalties on smuggling.

4 B.) Britain Passes the Stamp Act 1765 Stamp Act (Parliament passed this) (affected all colonists)-all legal and commercial documents were required to carry an official stamp showing that a tax had been paid. 1765 Stamp Act (Parliament passed this) (affected all colonists)-all legal and commercial documents were required to carry an official stamp showing that a tax had been paid. Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams were two outspoken colonist of the Stamp Act. Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams were two outspoken colonist of the Stamp Act.

5 C.) The Colonies Protest the Stamp Act Colonial cry was “No taxation without representation” Colonial cry was “No taxation without representation” Colonists started boycotting (refusal to buy) British goods. Colonists started boycotting (refusal to buy) British goods. Secret societies were created to oppose British policies most famous would be the Sons of Liberty. Secret societies were created to oppose British policies most famous would be the Sons of Liberty. William Pitt-British man who spoke out against the Stamp Act and in 1766 Parliament repealed the Stamp Act and gave them the Declaratory Act-(Parliament had supreme authority to govern the colonies. William Pitt-British man who spoke out against the Stamp Act and in 1766 Parliament repealed the Stamp Act and gave them the Declaratory Act-(Parliament had supreme authority to govern the colonies.

6 Chapter 6 Section 2 Cornell Notes Fill in the Blank

7 I.The Townshend Acts Are Passed A.After the problems caused by the Stamp Act, Britain hoped to avoid more conflict but needed revenue to pay for troops in America and the Quartering Act wasn't working A.After the problems caused by the Stamp Act, Britain hoped to avoid more conflict but needed revenue to pay for troops in America and the Quartering Act wasn't working 1.New York, where most of the army was staying had refused to pay to house the troops. 1.New York, where most of the army was staying had refused to pay to house the troops.

8 I.The Townshend Acts Are Passed B.Charles Townshend suggested a plan to raise revenue to Parliament in 1767 B.Charles Townshend suggested a plan to raise revenue to Parliament in 1767 1.The Townshend Acts suspended New York's assembly until they provided housing for the troops - the other acts placed duties, or import taxes on goods brought into the colonies such as glass, paper, lead, and tea 1.The Townshend Acts suspended New York's assembly until they provided housing for the troops - the other acts placed duties, or import taxes on goods brought into the colonies such as glass, paper, lead, and tea 2.Townshend hoped taxes placed on items before they entered the colonies would anger the colonists less than the direct taxes of the Stamp Act 2.Townshend hoped taxes placed on items before they entered the colonies would anger the colonists less than the direct taxes of the Stamp Act

9 I.The Townshend Acts Are Passed C.To enforce the acts, British officers would use writs of assistance - or search warrants - to enter and search colonial homes for smuggled goods C.To enforce the acts, British officers would use writs of assistance - or search warrants - to enter and search colonial homes for smuggled goods

10 II.The Reasons for Protest A.Colonists immediately protested the Townshend Acts angry that new taxes were being placed on them and that their elected assemblies had been suspended A.Colonists immediately protested the Townshend Acts angry that new taxes were being placed on them and that their elected assemblies had been suspended 1.In essays called Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, published in 1767, John Dickinson argued, "the issue was whether Parliament could legally take money out of their pockets without their consent" 1.In essays called Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, published in 1767, John Dickinson argued, "the issue was whether Parliament could legally take money out of their pockets without their consent" B.The writs of assistance also angered colonists - James Otis argued they violated their natural rights as described by John Locke B.The writs of assistance also angered colonists - James Otis argued they violated their natural rights as described by John Locke

11 III.Tools of Protest A.Led by Sons of Liberty leader Samuel Adams, colonists in Boston boycotted British goods in October 1767 in protest of the Townshend Acts - the boycott spread throughout the colonies A.Led by Sons of Liberty leader Samuel Adams, colonists in Boston boycotted British goods in October 1767 in protest of the Townshend Acts - the boycott spread throughout the colonies 1.The Daughters of Liberty called on colonists to weave their own cloth and use American products -trade with Britain fell sharply 1.The Daughters of Liberty called on colonists to weave their own cloth and use American products -trade with Britain fell sharply

12 III.Tools of Protest B.Despite calls by colonial leaders for peaceful protests, tempers flared - in Boston a riot broke out when customs officials tried to seize the American ship Liberty which was carrying smuggled wine B.Despite calls by colonial leaders for peaceful protests, tempers flared - in Boston a riot broke out when customs officials tried to seize the American ship Liberty which was carrying smuggled wine C.Afraid they would lose control, officials called for more troops prompting Samuel Adams to reply, "we will destroy every soldier that dares put a foot on shore... I look upon them as foreign enemies." C.Afraid they would lose control, officials called for more troops prompting Samuel Adams to reply, "we will destroy every soldier that dares put a foot on shore... I look upon them as foreign enemies."

13 IV.The Boston Massacre A.Fall of 1768, 1,000 redcoats arrived in Boston under General Thomas Gage adding to the tension. A.Fall of 1768, 1,000 redcoats arrived in Boston under General Thomas Gage adding to the tension. 1.Resentment grew when poorly paid soldiers hired themselves out as workers for a cheaper wage than American workers taking the few available jobs 1.Resentment grew when poorly paid soldiers hired themselves out as workers for a cheaper wage than American workers taking the few available jobs 2.Soldiers and street youths yelled insults at each other which eventually led to violence 2.Soldiers and street youths yelled insults at each other which eventually led to violence

14 IV.The Boston Massacre B.On March 5, 1770, a group of youths and dockworkers including former slave Crispus Attucks began trading insults with the soldiers in front of the Customs House - a fight broke out and the British began firing into the crowd B.On March 5, 1770, a group of youths and dockworkers including former slave Crispus Attucks began trading insults with the soldiers in front of the Customs House - a fight broke out and the British began firing into the crowd 1.The Sons of Liberty called the shooting the "Boston Massacre" claiming that Crispus Attucks and the other four men killed had given their lives for freedom 1.The Sons of Liberty called the shooting the "Boston Massacre" claiming that Crispus Attucks and the other four men killed had given their lives for freedom 2.The Boston Massacre became a tool for anti-British propaganda in the press 2.The Boston Massacre became a tool for anti-British propaganda in the press

15 IV.The Boston Massacre C.John Adams, a lawyer and Samuel Adams' cousin, agreed to defend the British in court arguing that the "law should be deaf to the clamors of the populace" C.John Adams, a lawyer and Samuel Adams' cousin, agreed to defend the British in court arguing that the "law should be deaf to the clamors of the populace" 1.John Adams proved that the soldiers had acted in self-defense 1.John Adams proved that the soldiers had acted in self-defense 2.The Boston Massacre became a symbol of British tyranny 2.The Boston Massacre became a symbol of British tyranny

16 V.The Tea Act A.One month later, Parliament repealed all the Townshend Acts except the tax on tea A.One month later, Parliament repealed all the Townshend Acts except the tax on tea B.Samuel Adams then started a drive to form committees of correspondence to exchange letters on colonial affairs throughout the colonies B.Samuel Adams then started a drive to form committees of correspondence to exchange letters on colonial affairs throughout the colonies

17 V.The Tea Act C.Then, in 1773, Parliament passed the Tea Act giving the British East India company control over American tea trade - tea would arrive in the colonies on the trading company's ships to be sold by its merchants C.Then, in 1773, Parliament passed the Tea Act giving the British East India company control over American tea trade - tea would arrive in the colonies on the trading company's ships to be sold by its merchants 1.Colonists, who had been drinking tea smuggled in from Holland, were now forced to pay a tax on the regulated tea 1.Colonists, who had been drinking tea smuggled in from Holland, were now forced to pay a tax on the regulated tea

18 VI.The Boston Tea Party A.To protest the Tea Act, the Sons of Liberty organized the Boston Tea Party A.To protest the Tea Act, the Sons of Liberty organized the Boston Tea Party 1.On December 16, 1773 a group of men dressed as Native Americans boarded three ships docked in Boston Harbor and destroyed 342 chests of tea by dumping them into the harbor 1.On December 16, 1773 a group of men dressed as Native Americans boarded three ships docked in Boston Harbor and destroyed 342 chests of tea by dumping them into the harbor 2.Many rejoiced hoping the British would see how strongly the colonists opposed taxation without representation - others offered to repay the loss if Parliament repealed the Tea Act 2.Many rejoiced hoping the British would see how strongly the colonists opposed taxation without representation - others offered to repay the loss if Parliament repealed the Tea Act

19 VI.The Boston Tea Party B.The British, however rejected the offer demanding repayment for the loss and the men responsible to be brought to trial B.The British, however rejected the offer demanding repayment for the loss and the men responsible to be brought to trial


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