Monday, November 17, 2014 You will learn that: After the French and Indian War, the British control over the colonies started to become oppressive. The patriots began to protest British control. Violent revolution becomes more likely with every passing year. There are many CAUSES of the American Revolution. You will be able to:

1750s The French & Indian War British/Colonists vs. French/Native Americans/Spain 7 year war over the Ohio Valley territory and modern-day Canada BRITISH VICTORY, however it left the British with huge debts and a vast new empire to control

1763 The Proclamation of 1763 King of England (George III) “drew a line” across the Appalachian Mountains Colonists = east Native Americans = west This was done in order to keep the peace between the colonists and Natives attempted to limit the number of British soldiers needed to patrol the area

1764 The Sugar Act Tax on molasses Made it easier for the British to bring smugglers to trial

1765 The Quartering Act Because of the increased presence of the British Army, the colonists would now be forced to supply soldiers with housing Bed Food Candles

1765 The Stamp Act This tax was not uncommon in other parts of the world, but was never imposed on the Colonies before. Items were forced to have a stamp on it that proved that the tax had been paid for. Newspapers, wills, licenses, playing cards

“No Taxation Without Representation!” The Stamp Act helped to unite the colonies  more people became Patriots! The Stamp Act would eventually be repealed. What methods did the colonists use to get the Stamp Act repealed? Petition Written request to someone in authority, signed by a group of people Boycott Refuse to buy or participate in a good/service THINK ABOUT IT: Why are these methods effective?

1767 The Townshend Acts Taxes on popular goods that are imported from Britain Paint Paper Glass Lead TEA Taxes were low, but the colonists objected because they still did not have representation. All were repealed except for… ? TEA (colonists would continue to smuggle tea)

Sons & Daughters of Liberty Unity was effective in getting the Stamp Act repealed, so these new groups emerged that organized petitions and boycotts in the colonies. THINK ABOUT IT: Why are organizations like the Sons & Daughters of Liberty effective?

1770 The Boston Massacre Boston was known for having a large population of patriots, so more British soldiers were stationed there Patriots started a small riot, shouting and throwing things at the soldiers Soldiers open fired on the mob – 5 patriots died Controversial  Massacre or Self-Defense?

The Boston Massacre: Massacre or Self-Defense? THINK ABOUT IT: Is this an accurate description of what occurred? Why/Why not? THINK ABOUT IT: Why would Revere distort this image?

After the Boston Massacre… Life in the colonies became more peaceful Fear! Repealed Townshend Act (not tea!) Black Market tea (from the Dutch) is still being smuggled in The British know this, but are unable to figure out how to control it.

1773 The Tea Act British lowered their price on tea, making it cheaper than tea on the Black Market The cheaper tea gives the colonists an incentive to buy the British tea Patriots still boycott the tea. WHY? makes it ok for the British to tax them in the future

1773 The Boston Tea Party When the British ships carrying the cheaper tea arrived in Boston Harbor, Patriots raided the ships and threw the tea overboard! THINK ABOUT IT : Why did the Patriots attack the tea ships?

1774 The Intolerable Acts Designed to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party Set of 4 harsh laws: Closed Boston Harbor until ruined tea was paid for No more self-governing in Massachusetts Lost the right to hold trials for British officials in Massachusetts (sent to England instead) Even more British troops sent to Boston, so a new Quartering Act was passed

1774 First Continental Congress Delegates from all colonies came together to discuss the rights that the British violated and call for a new boycott until the Intolerable Acts are repealed Did NOT call for independence…yet. Each colony was urged to set up a militia

1775 The Battles at Lexington & Concord British spies discover that the colonists are hiding large amounts of weapons and gun powder in Concord, Mass. British planned a secret attack and they traveled at night Minutemen were waiting at Lexington & Concord ready to fight (they knew about this from their own spies) Lexington = win for British Concord = win for Patriots

WAR The Road to Independence

BIG IDEA What do you think was the defining moment of the pre- revolution period?

Tuesday, November 18, 2014 You will learn that: After the French and Indian War, the British control over the colonies started to become oppressive. The patriots began to protest British control. Violent revolution becomes more likely with every passing year. There are many CAUSES of the American Revolution. You will be able to:

STATIONS All the events you have just learned about are CAUSES of the American Revolution. Each cause has a DIRECT EFFECT. Meaning, it causes an event or reaction immediately following it. Identify the correct EFFECT of each event on your timeline. Use your notes and your memory (from the reading you did with the substitute). Take your timeline and notes with you. Mark the letter of the EFFECT on your notes. A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L

Political Cartoon A political cartoon is a cartoon that makes a point about a political issue or event. It is considered a primary source. Create a political cartoon about one of the events from your timeline. See rubric.

New Stuff! 1774 Second Continental Congress Set up a continental army (troops from every colony, led by General Washington) Sent a petition to the king asking him (again) to stop his policies toward the colonies (especially taxes and army presence) Olive Branch Petition  calling for peace King rejects it completely, forcing colonists to consider independence for the first time

The Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776