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1 Road to the Revolution Fifth Grade 2007

2 Introduction What were the events that sparked the
revolutionary war in colonial America? How did these events change the way colonists felt against the rule of King George III? 1763 1764 1765 1770 1773 1775

3 Proclamation of 1763 Signed by King George III
Native Americans were granted back their land to end French and Indian War Halted expansion past Appalachian Mountains Home

4 Sugar Acts Passed April 5, 1764
To pay off war dept after French and Indian War Included coffee, indigo, and some kinds of wine "No taxation without representation!" became famous saying Home

5 Stamp Act Passed on March 22, 1765
created to make the colonists pay for the use of paper products like newspapers, playing cards, and legal documents Sons of Liberty formed to fight act King repealed act on March 18, 1766 Colonists divided into patriots and loyalists in anger from act. Home

6 Boston Massacre Happened on March 5, 1770
Shots fired by British without orders 5 colonists died that day Home

7 Boston Tea Party Colonist reaction to Tea Act of 1773
Happened December 16, 1773 Patriots disguised as Native Americans Dumped over 340 chest of tea into Boston Harbor Home

8 Paul Revere’s Ride April 18. 1775
Meant to warn colonist of British attack One lantern if by land, two lanterns if by sea William Dawes and Samuel Prescott rode with Paul Revere

9 The End Any Questions?


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