IN YOUR PLANNER: CORNELL NOTES: CAUSES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR HW: NONE DO NOW: 1.Fill in your planner. 2.Open your PowerPoint or Padlet. 3.Wait for directions to turn in your work. Today: Tuesday 3/1/16 Essential Question: What events caused the American Revolutionary War?

LEARNING TARGET I can identify and explain the causes of the American Revolution.

CAUSES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (1775 TO 1781) The country of Great Britain/England was trying to control the 13 colonies. The country of Great Britain/England was trying to control the 13 colonies. In 1763 America wasn’t its own country. The 13 colonies belonged to the empire of Britain/England and King George III. In 1763 America wasn’t its own country. The 13 colonies belonged to the empire of Britain/England and King George III.

THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR ( ) THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR The French and their Native American friends were fighting with the British and colonists for land in the Ohio River Valley. The French and their Native American friends were fighting with the British and colonists for land in the Ohio River Valley. The British finally won (with help from the colonists). The British finally won (with help from the colonists). War = debt…. War = debt…. King George III & parliament realized they were running out of money, so…. King George III & parliament realized they were running out of money, so….

PROCLAMATION LINE OF 1763 PROCLAMATION LINE OF 1763 Colonists can’t travel west of the Appalachian Mountains because: Colonists can’t travel west of the Appalachian Mountains because: Colonists went into uncharted territory, causing conflict with Native Americans. Colonists went into uncharted territory, causing conflict with Native Americans. These conflicts hurt trade = These conflicts hurt trade = cost the British $$$ cost the British $$$ Very few Colonists obeyed the proclamation. Very few Colonists obeyed the proclamation. Proclamation Line

THE SUGAR ACT (1763) The British Parliament passed the Sugar Act. This law taxed the Colonists when they purchased molasses and sugar. The British Parliament passed the Sugar Act. This law taxed the Colonists when they purchased molasses and sugar. Wasn’t this tax fair? After all, the British defeating the French and Natives would help the 13 Colonies with their trade and economy. Wasn’t this tax fair? After all, the British defeating the French and Natives would help the 13 Colonies with their trade and economy. Yum!! sugar + molasses = cookies!

“TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION” Colonists were being taxed by the British Parliament, which was 3,000 miles away! Colonists were being taxed by the British Parliament, which was 3,000 miles away! No one from the 13 Colonies was in the British Parliament. So, colonists weren’t able to vote on laws that affected them… No one from the 13 Colonies was in the British Parliament. So, colonists weren’t able to vote on laws that affected them… James Otis and Sam Adams came up with the slogan, “No Taxation without Representation.” James Otis and Sam Adams came up with the slogan, “No Taxation without Representation.” The Colonists decided to “boycott” British goods to try and force the British to get rid of the taxes. The Colonists decided to “boycott” British goods to try and force the British to get rid of the taxes.

THE STAMP ACT (1765) Colonists had to buy a stamp (a tax) on any paper item they purchased, such as newspapers, licenses, pamphlets and playing cards. Colonists had to buy a stamp (a tax) on any paper item they purchased, such as newspapers, licenses, pamphlets and playing cards. Soon, the Sons of Liberty would form. Soon, the Sons of Liberty would form. They would “boycott” (refuse to buy) British goods. They would “boycott” (refuse to buy) British goods. Because of the “boycotts,” the British Parliament would repeal (cancel) the Stamp Act. Because of the “boycotts,” the British Parliament would repeal (cancel) the Stamp Act.

THE TOWNSHEND ACTS (1767) British Parliament decided to tax the Colonists on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. British Parliament decided to tax the Colonists on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. Sons of Liberty continued to boycott and scare tax collectors. Sons of Liberty continued to boycott and scare tax collectors. The Daughters of Liberty boycotted by using fabric to make clothes from America and not from Great Britain. The Daughters of Liberty boycotted by using fabric to make clothes from America and not from Great Britain. The Sons of Liberty would attack tax collector’s homes. The Sons of Liberty would attack tax collector’s homes. The British would send in Redcoats (British soldier who wore…..you guessed it: red coats) to keep order in the Colonies. The British would send in Redcoats (British soldier who wore…..you guessed it: red coats) to keep order in the Colonies. This would go against the agreement that no Redcoats would be in the Colonies unless it was during war. This would go against the agreement that no Redcoats would be in the Colonies unless it was during war.

THE BOSTON MASSACRE (MARCH 5 TH, 1770) British Troops (Redcoats) were now in the colonies and this angered the Colonists. British Troops (Redcoats) were now in the colonies and this angered the Colonists. Redcoats were only supposed to be stationed in the colonies during times of war. Redcoats were only supposed to be stationed in the colonies during times of war. Colonists began harassing a Redcoat in Boston, MA. Colonists began harassing a Redcoat in Boston, MA. More Redcoats showed up and soon there was a mob of Colonists shouting insults and throwing snowballs at the Redcoats. More Redcoats showed up and soon there was a mob of Colonists shouting insults and throwing snowballs at the Redcoats. Someone yelled “fire” and the Redcoats shot into the crowd killing 5 Colonists, including Crispus Attucks. Someone yelled “fire” and the Redcoats shot into the crowd killing 5 Colonists, including Crispus Attucks. Crispus Attucks was an African American & Native American man who is considered to be the first person to die for American freedom. Crispus Attucks was an African American & Native American man who is considered to be the first person to die for American freedom. The Redcoats were found not guilty (SHOCKER!) but many Colonists were still angry with the British. The Redcoats were found not guilty (SHOCKER!) but many Colonists were still angry with the British. How would you like it if 4000 troops were walking the streets of Covington to make sure you “behave?” How would you like it if 4000 troops were walking the streets of Covington to make sure you “behave?”

THE TEA ACT (1773) To keep tensions low, British Parliament repealed (cancelled) all of the Townshend Acts, but kept the tax on tea. To keep tensions low, British Parliament repealed (cancelled) all of the Townshend Acts, but kept the tax on tea. Again, Colonists hated the idea that the British Parliament passed a new tax on the Colonists without the Colonists consent (agreeing to it). Again, Colonists hated the idea that the British Parliament passed a new tax on the Colonists without the Colonists consent (agreeing to it). This is another example of “Taxation without Representation.” This is another example of “Taxation without Representation.” Does this seem fair that Colonists Does this seem fair that Colonists weren’t able to vote on laws that weren’t able to vote on laws that affected them? affected them?

THE BOSTON TEA PARTY (DECEMBER 16 TH, 1773) Sons of Liberty (Colonists) snuck onto three British ships in the Boston Harbor disguised as Native Americans and dumped 342 barrels of British tea into the harbor. Sons of Liberty (Colonists) snuck onto three British ships in the Boston Harbor disguised as Native Americans and dumped 342 barrels of British tea into the harbor. They did this to protest the Tea Act. They did this to protest the Tea Act. The British Government would respond with the Intolerable Acts. The British Government would respond with the Intolerable Acts. Is this a form of vandalism and Is this a form of vandalism and destruction of property? destruction of property?

THE INTOLERABLE ACTS (1774) The new British prime minister was angered by the Boston Tea Party and passed the Intolerable Acts. The new British prime minister was angered by the Boston Tea Party and passed the Intolerable Acts. The Boston Harbor was closed until colonists paid for the lost tea The Boston Harbor was closed until colonists paid for the lost tea Colonists had to let British Redcoats live with them and feed them, too. Colonists had to let British Redcoats live with them and feed them, too. These new laws were supposed to bring order, but they just made Colonists more upset. These new laws were supposed to bring order, but they just made Colonists more upset. These new laws went against many traditional rights enjoyed by the Colonists. These new laws went against many traditional rights enjoyed by the Colonists.

THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS 56 delegates (representatives) from all of the colonies except Georgia discussed how best to respond to the situation in Boston. 56 delegates (representatives) from all of the colonies except Georgia discussed how best to respond to the situation in Boston. They agreed to boycott British goods, but warned local militia (volunteer army) to be ready to fight. They agreed to boycott British goods, but warned local militia (volunteer army) to be ready to fight. The delegates sent King George III ten resolutions, called the Declaration of Rights. The delegates sent King George III ten resolutions, called the Declaration of Rights. This Declaration included the right to “life, liberty, and property.” This Declaration included the right to “life, liberty, and property.” If the King didn’t agree to these Declarations, the delegates would meet again in May of If the King didn’t agree to these Declarations, the delegates would meet again in May of 1775.

THE START OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR: THE “SHOT HEARD ROUND THE WORLD” Tensions remained high in Boston. Tensions remained high in Boston. Nearby militia called themselves “minutemen” because they were ready to fight any minute. Nearby militia called themselves “minutemen” because they were ready to fight any minute. In April 1775, new Massachusetts governor, Thomas Gage, decided to take away the “minutemen’s” weapons. In April 1775, new Massachusetts governor, Thomas Gage, decided to take away the “minutemen’s” weapons. The Sons of Liberty learned of this and 70 minutemen met the Redcoats just outside of Boston. The Sons of Liberty learned of this and 70 minutemen met the Redcoats just outside of Boston. No one knows who fired the first shot, but soon this “Shot Heard Round the World” was fired and eight Colonists were killed. No one knows who fired the first shot, but soon this “Shot Heard Round the World” was fired and eight Colonists were killed. The Redcoats continued on to get the weapons, but the weapons were already moved. The Redcoats continued on to get the weapons, but the weapons were already moved. Colonists would fire upon the Redcoats on their return march to Boston. Colonists would fire upon the Redcoats on their return march to Boston. 250 Redcoats were killed on their return and 100 Colonists were killed. 250 Redcoats were killed on their return and 100 Colonists were killed. The American Revolution had now begun! (April 19 th, 1775) The American Revolution had now begun! (April 19 th, 1775)