Entry In what ways does the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party add tension between the Colonists and Britain?

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Entry In what ways does the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party add tension between the Colonists and Britain?

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What Caused the American Revolution? French and Indian War Harsh British Policies (Taxes, cutting trade, Proclamation of 1763, etc.) Tradition of Self Government Colonists desire for a seperate identity

Sons of Liberty Started by Samuel Adams in Boston,1765 (Stamp Act) Formal group that resisted British Taxes and Laws in the colonies. Existed in all colonies and social classes. Violence, vandalism, boycotts, and protests were common acts. Famous members include Samuel Adams, John Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock, James Otis, and Patrick Henry.

Boston Massacre

Effects of the Boston Massacre Anti-British Feelings grow stronger Stronger Boycotts on British Goods Stronger resistance to Britain Britain repeals the Townshend Acts hoping to calm colonial anger.

The Boston Tea Party -Colonist dump over 342 barrels of Tea into Boston Harbor -Trying to save East India Team Company

A Call to Arms Why does Britain first send troops to Boston? A=Seize weapons, arrest leaders, order to Boston

Lexington and Concord First shots were fired in Lexington (8 Minutemen Killed). At Concord’s North Bridge Minutemen were waiting. Hit and Run tactics resulted in over 270 British Casualties. Battle for Independence had begun.

Battle of Bunker Hill This Battle showed the war would be hard, long, and expensive on both sides. Gave Colonists Confidence.

2nd Continental Congress Central Government for the colonies Establish Continental Army Print Money and set up post offices Appoint Washington Commander of Army. Washington, Sam Adams, John Adams, Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Hancock, Patrick Henry.

Thomas Paine Wrote Common Sense Greatly influenced opinion throughout the colonies.

Effects A long War with Britain Self Government for the United States Birth of The United States of America

LET THE WAR BEGIN!!! 1. Do you think the Boston Massacre could have been avoided? Explain. 2. Who were the Sons of Liberty? What role did they play in Independence? 3. What happened to British troops going from Concord back to Boston? Why did they have such a difficult time?