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The Boston Massacre

Colonists Respond to British Taxes The colonists grew tired and upset over the many taxes passed by the British Many colonists decided to protest in response to them

The Boston Massacre Occurred on March 5, 1770 British soldiers opened fire on America protesters on King Street in Boston, Massachusetts Killed 5 and injured 6

Cause of the Boston Massacre Colonists were angry about taxes passed by English King Protested taxes at King Street in Boston

Effects of the Boston Massacre Death of protesters led to public outcry Made Americans more passionate about the idea of independence

Events leading us to Revolution The Boston Tea Party Events leading us to Revolution

Tea Act Act was passed to help East India Company sell tea Didn’t raise taxes in colonies (Townshend Act) Americans could only buy tea from East India Company

Boston Tea Party A group led by the Sons of Liberty dumped a large shipment of tea into the Boston Harbor It was in reaction to the Tea Act

Sons of Liberty

Intolerable Acts Acts passed by Britain to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea party Took away Massachusetts ability of self-government and rights These Acts eventually lead to the…

1st Continental Congress (1774) Met to discuss how to react to the Intolerable Acts Resolutions: Boycott (Suffolk Resolves)- don’t purchase British goods Petition to the King- Called for the repeal of the Intolerable Acts

In the mean time Battles of Lexington and Concord American surprise victory April 19, 1775 2. Thomas Paine writes Common Sense January 9, 1776

Lexington and Concord Massachusetts Bay Colony Great Britain Massachusetts Bay Colony Great Britain Troops Involved 477 500 Killed 49 73 Wounded 39 154 Missing 5 53

2nd Continental Congress Meet to discuss relationship with Britain Olive Branch Petition– Last attempt by colonist to avoid war Britain rejects and they eventually write…

The Declaration of Independence

Take out a sheet of paper and put away your notes!!!! What act was passed by Great Britain which led to the Boston Tea Party? What happened at the Boston Tea Party? What did Thomas Paine say America should do in “Common Sense”? What did Britain pass in reaction to the Boston Tea Party?