TAXATION without REPRESENTATION! Translation: Colonists were taxed without any colonial representation in PARLIAMENT..so they were taxed without their consent Parliament: the lawmaking body IN ENGLAND where laws are made with the approval of the King 1

What were Committees of Correspondence? Groups of colonists who wrote and distributed pamphlets (newspaper articles) about unfair British actions. Describe Samuel Adams influence the colony of Massachusetts Early American Patriot and founding member of the Sons of Liberty, (a colonial protest group who wanted Independence from England) He urged the creation of Committees of Correspondence in rural areas of the colonies where unfair British actions weren’t well known. Explain the ways in which Committees of Correspondence influenced the Revolution? Established the foundations of colonial unity against unfair British rule

1763: Proclamation Line prohibited colonists from settling west of Appalachian Mountains. England created this “line” to protect colonists from Indian attacks led by Chief Pontiac who was angered by British settlement of his land. V1600 1650-1660 1700 1754-1763 1765 1767 1770 1773 1774 1775 1776

Why it’s unfair: 1. Colonists helped England during the F & I War and were now angry that Ohio Valley was off limits 2. Colonists forced to pay salaries of English soldiers guarding the “line” . V1600 1650-1660 1700 1754-1763 1765 1767 1770 1773 1774 1775 1776

1764: Sugar Act taxed on molasses and sugar and other items. This was the 1st time all 13 colonies were taxed to raise money directly for England. Why it’s unfair: Sugar was a popular item in the colonies and therefore paying the tax was almost unavoidable. It was also viewed as a tax the colonists had no say in. V1600 1650-1660 1700 1754-63 1764 1765 1767 1770 1773 1774 1775 1776

1765: Stamp Act Why it’s unfair Colonists were forced to pay a tax on all paper goods such as wills, playing cards, and newspapers. Why it’s unfair colonists were being taxed on goods made IN the colonies without their consent: “taxation without representation” V1600 1650-1660 1700 1754-1763 1765 1767 1770 1773 1774 1775 1776

Why it’s was unfair: Colonists viewed this as a violation 1765-1774: Quartering Act Law that required colonists to provide their homes as “living quarters” to the increased number of Redcoats (British soldiers) sent to the 13 Colonies to enforce tax laws. Why it’s was unfair: Colonists viewed this as a violation of their private property

1767: Townshend Acts : Tax on glass, lead, paper, and paint. Included unpopular law called: the Writs of Assistance: gave British officers the right to search colonial ships and property for smuggled goods without a warrant. Why it’s unfair: Colonists view this as a violation of their private property. It’s also taxation without representation. V1600 1650-1660 1700 1754-1763 1765 1767 1770 1773 1774 1775 1776