1. Road to Revolution

2. Roots of Revolution
Political: Americans became protective of their rights
Republicanism – Citizens sacrifice for the common good
Radical Whigs – Feared Monarch & ministers unchecked power
Economical
Mercantilism – Wealth was power and wealth is measured in gold & silver
More exports (selling) than imports (buying) = more wealth
America provides the natural resources and the market
Passed laws (ex. Navigation Laws) to protect English business
No currency of their own – Bought so much, not enough $$ left
Legal
Royal Veto – The right to nullify any law passed by colonies

3. Mercantilism Good Bad English bought American ship parts
Tobacco monopoly
Free military protection
Stifled American businesses at the expense of British biz
Left Americans dependent on English credit & biz
Felt used; an unappreciated economy

4. British Laws anger Americans
Start to enforce Navigation Laws
Sugar Act (1764)
Higher taxes on foreign sugar; reduced after uproar
Quartering Act (1765)
Colonies required to provide food and shelter for soldiers
Stamp Act (1765)
Mandated the use of stamped paper certifying payment of tax

5. Stamp Act Uproar No taxation without representation
Taxation vs. Legislation
Parliament can legislate but only colonies can tax
Colonial responses:
Stamp Act Congress
NY meeting of top colonists requests repeal
First meeting of colonial leaders  dissolving differences
Nonimportation agreements
Boycotts of British made goods
Sons & Daughters of Liberty
Tarred & feathered
Burned effigies

6. Repeal England hard hit by boycott
America bought ¼ of all British export
Merchants & manufacturers lay off workers
Britain pays 2/3rds of taxes to protect Colonies
1766 – Stamp Act Repealed
1766 – Declaratory Act
Parliament has right to bind colonies in all cases whatsoever