1. After the French and Indian War, a conflict between American colonies and the British government developed. Why did this happen? In your answer include examples of the British policies and colonists’ reactions. Also, include details about what motivated the colonists to fight and declare independence.
I. Britain Controls Most of N. America
A. Seeks to protect it
1. Proclamation of 1763 a. b.
2. Quartering Act
II. Britain has a huge war debt
A. Decides to tax the colonies to help pay it off 1. 2.
2. Colonists Angry
III. Colonial Resistance & British Response
A. Colonists Boycott British goods 1.
B. British send more troops
1. Violent clashes with colonists a.
2. Punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party b.
C. Continental Congress 2.
D. Battles of Lexington & Concord (April 19, 1775)
1. British looking for colonists’ weapons
2. Colonists must decide which side to support