Road to the Revolution Fifth Grade 2007
Introduction What were the events that sparked the revolutionary war in colonial America? How did these events change the way colonists felt against the rule of King George III? 1763 1764 1765 1770 1773 1775
Proclamation of 1763 Signed by King George III Native Americans were granted back their land to end French and Indian War Halted expansion past Appalachian Mountains Home
Sugar Acts Passed April 5, 1764 To pay off war dept after French and Indian War Included coffee, indigo, and some kinds of wine "No taxation without representation!" became famous saying Home
Stamp Act Passed on March 22, 1765 created to make the colonists pay for the use of paper products like newspapers, playing cards, and legal documents Sons of Liberty formed to fight act King repealed act on March 18, 1766 Colonists divided into patriots and loyalists in anger from act. Home
Boston Massacre Happened on March 5, 1770 Shots fired by British without orders 5 colonists died that day http://www.schooldistrict146.org/schools/central/Revolution/1770-boston_massacure.html Home
Boston Tea Party Colonist reaction to Tea Act of 1773 Happened December 16, 1773 Patriots disguised as Native Americans Dumped over 340 chest of tea into Boston Harbor Home
Paul Revere’s Ride April 18. 1775 Meant to warn colonist of British attack One lantern if by land, two lanterns if by sea William Dawes and Samuel Prescott rode with Paul Revere
The End Any Questions?