Bellringer Declaration of Independence…now what? What happens next? Write 3-5 complete sentences about what the colonists should do next.

The American Revolution

American Colonies Population and economy were booming 13 Colonies each had their own government Geography provided a sense of independence

Stamp Act Britain was in debt 1765 Parliament passed a law that require colonists to pay a tax to have an official stamp put on wills, deeds, newspapers, and other printed materials

Boston Tea Party 1773 a group of colonists dumped a large load of British tea into Boston Harbor They were protesting a tax on tea King George III ordered the British Navy to close the port

1 st Continental Congress Philadelphia, September 1774 Protested the treatment of Boston Tried to persuade Parliament to change by cutting off trade with England.

2 nd Continental Congress Philadelphia, 1775 Voted to raise an army and organize under the command of George Washington; beginning the American Revolution 1776 Declaration of Independence

Enlightenment & Revolution Colonists used Enlightenment ideas to justify their rebellion. According to Locke, they had an obligation to rebel against an unjust ruler.

Reasons for Success American motivation for fighting was much stronger Over-confident British military made many mistakes Time was on the side of the Americans King Louis XIV

Questions How did the French and Indian War lead to the Stamp Act? How did the colonists feel about the Stamp Act?

Small Group Activity Sitting in your seat, work with the other people around you. On your worksheet, answer questions from each folder.

Exit Slip Describe one conflict and one compromise that led to the creation of the Constitution. – Write response in 3-5 sentences.