1. Entry
In what ways does the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party add tension between the Colonists and Britain?

2. Entry Assignment 10/5
List 5 qualities needed by someone who wants to be a great leader. Briefly explain your choices.

3. Entry Assignment
In your opinion what is a good American citizen? Explain.

4. Road to Revolution
Social Studies

5. What Caused the American Revolution?
French and Indian War
Harsh British Policies (Taxes, cutting trade, Proclamation of 1763, etc.)
Tradition of Self Government
Colonists desire for a seperate identity

10. Sons of Liberty Started by Samuel Adams in Boston,1765 (Stamp Act)
Formal group that resisted British Taxes and Laws in the colonies.
Existed in all colonies and social classes.
Violence, vandalism, boycotts, and protests were common acts.
Famous members include Samuel Adams, John Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock, James Otis, and Patrick Henry.

11. Boston Massacre

12. Effects of the Boston Massacre
Anti-British Feelings grow stronger
Stronger Boycotts on British Goods
Stronger resistance to Britain
Britain repeals the Townshend Acts hoping to calm colonial anger.

13. The Boston Tea Party
-Colonist dump over 342 barrels of Tea into Boston Harbor
-Trying to save East India Team Company

14. A Call to Arms Why does Britain first send troops to Boston?
A=Seize weapons, arrest leaders, order to Boston

15. Lexington and Concord
First shots were fired in Lexington (8 Minutemen Killed).
At Concord’s North Bridge Minutemen were waiting.
Hit and Run tactics resulted in over 270 British Casualties.
Battle for Independence had begun.

17. Battle of Bunker Hill
This Battle showed the war would be hard, long, and expensive
on both sides. Gave Colonists Confidence.

18. 2nd Continental Congress
Central Government for the colonies
Establish Continental Army
Print Money and set up post offices
Appoint Washington Commander of Army.
Washington, Sam Adams, John Adams, Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Hancock, Patrick Henry.

19. Thomas Paine Wrote Common Sense
Greatly influenced opinion throughout the colonies.

20. Effects A long War with Britain Self Government for the United States
Birth of The United States of America

21. LET THE WAR BEGIN!!!
1. Do you think the Boston Massacre could have been avoided? Explain.
2. Who were the Sons of Liberty? What role did they play in Independence?
3. What happened to British troops going from Concord back to Boston? Why did they have such a difficult time?