1. Chap 5 Section 2 Building Colonial Unity Trouble in Boston 1768- British Customs seized the “Liberty” ship belonged to John Hancock (merchant and protest leader) Accused of smuggling News angered townspeople “Liberty Affair” – event that united colonist!!!!

2. John Hancock

3. Trouble in Boston Protests had British Officials nervous!!!! 1768- Customs Officers sent word back to Britain that rebellion was brewing! Parliament sent 2 regiments of Troops! “Redcoats” set up camp in middle of city. Colonists- its gone too far, series of laws & army to occupy colonial cities!!!!

4. The Redcoat Soldiers Soldiers acted rudely & often time violent Soldiers were mostly poor men and earned little pay Some soldiers stole goods from local shops Scuffled with boys that taunted them Soldiers competed for off duty jobs that Bostonians wanted. Townspeople’s hatred grew stronger daily

5. “REDCOATS”

6. The Boston Massacre March 5, 1770- fights broke out between townspeople and soldiers. British Officers tried to call the crowd. “We did not send for you. We will not have you here. Well get rid of you,” one man shouted Townspeople began using any weapon available (sticks, stones, shovels, clubs)

7. Boston Massacre Crowd approached “Sentry” on duty called for help Redcoat soldier was knocked down and fired. Led to several gunshots- killing 5 colonists. Crispus Attucks Killed in massacre Dockworker Part Native/ Part Afri can

8. The Boston Massacre Crispus AttucksScene from the Massacre

9. Word Spreads Colonial leaders used the news as propaganda (information designed to influence opinion) Sam Adams- Slaughter of Innocent Americans by bloodthirsty redcoats. Paul Revere- engraving showed British officer giving order to open fire. Strengthened anti-British feelings Led to stronger boycott on British Goods Parliament repealed all Townshend Acts taxes except on TEA.

10. A Crisis Over Tea! British East India Tea Company faced ruin! To save company, Parliament passed the Tea Act of 1773. Tea Act of 1773 Tea to colonies without most taxes (138) Company could sell directly to shopkeepers East India Tea- cheaper than other Tea Act gave favorable adv. Over the colonies

11. Colonial Reaction Demanded New Boycott Daughters of Liberty – “we’ll part with our tea” not our freedom. Vowed to stop East India’s ships from unloading. Tea shipped to Philly, NY, Boston, Charles Town. Philly, NY ships turned back, Charles Town Tea –seized & stored in Warehouse.

12. The Boston Tea Party 3 Tea Ships arrived in Boston Harbor-late 1773 Royal Gov. refused to let ships turn back Sam Adams & “Sons of Liberty” acted swiftly Dec. 16- group disguised as Natives boarded the ship & threw 342 chests of tea overboard. Act became known as The Boston Tea Party Word spread & celebrations about the bravery ensued.

13. The Intolerable Acts Coercive Acts- 1774- harsh, intended to punish people of Massachusetts. Acts- closed Boston Harbor until ruined tea was paid for. (prevented food and supplies) Acts also banned town meetings, permitted Royal officers to be tried in other colonies or in Britain when accused of Crimes. Forced Bostonians to shelter soldiers in their homes Quebec Act- set up permanent gov. for Quebec with religious freedom to French Catholics

14. Colonist Reaction Very angry- still felt a violation of their right was taken place Colonists felt the Quebec area was West of the Appalachians & North of Ohio River. Colonists named the Coercive Act and the Quebec Acts- The Intolerable Acts……