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Lesson 2 5.22.2011
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Were the 13 colonies independent in 1750? The 13 colonies were not independent. King George III. English Parliament.
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What were the colonies not happy about? Taxation Without Representation
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Who were the Sons of Liberty? Sons of Liberty- A group of colonists who organized protests against British (for example they stop buying their products).
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We are going to find out what happened next… www.BrainPOP.com www.BrainPOP.com
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Causes of the American Revolution. Taxation without representation. Quartering Act.1775 British soldiers can stay in any privet home. Sugar Act1764- tax sugar and imported goods. Stamp Act1765-diplomas, contracts, newspapers, and playing carts. Stamp Act congress- boycotted Townshend Acts1767 glass, paper, led, and tea- Boston Massacre 1770 Tea Act 1773 Have to buy tea from England- Boston Tea Party Coercive Act1774- Black the Boston harbor. Intolerable Act. First Continental Congress- train militias Lexington MA, April 19, 1775 Revolutionary War starts.
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1. Go to mrssevova.weebly.com 2. Click on Social Studies tab. 3. Find the directions for the group number that you have been assign to. 4. Follow the directions.
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We talked about Causes of the American Revolution. Taxation without representation. Quartering Act. Sugar Act Stamp Act Townshend Act Tea Act Coercive Act Lexington MA, April 19, 1775 Revolutionary War starts.
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