1. American Revolution: Influence Reasons and Results

2. American Revolution Historical and Philosophical Influences Puritan Revolution --English Civil War Royalist vs Anti-Royalist Anglican vs Puritan Glorious Revolution --1688 William and Mary government should serve the interests of the people

3. American Revolution Reasons Salutary Neglect Colonies govern themselves with little or no regulation Avoiding strict enforcement of Parliamentary laws

4. American Revolution Reasons British and French Competition Britain and France have been at odds with each other since the 100 Years’ War (1336-1565), with the arise of European power in the Americas this rivalry would continue.

5. American Revolution Reasons As a result Britain engages in four wars with either France or another European power between 1689 and 1763. Queen Anne’s War (1702-1713) War of Jenkin’s Ear (1738) Robert Jenkins smuggling in the Spanish Colonies, ear cut 1730 King George’s War (1744-1748) Anglo-French conflict French and Indian War (1756-1763)

6. American Revolution French and Indian War or The Seven Years’ War Results --Spain gets New Orleans --Britain gives Havana to Spain --Spain surrenders Florida to Britain --France ceded all territory east of the Mississippi to Britain and Canada

7. American Revolution The major consequence of the French and Indian war was that although Britain wins, they had a large amount of debt. As a result King George need to raise taxes. After the war Britain’s national debt went from 75 million pounds to 145 million. Therefore, where was he going to get the revenue from……….

8. American Revolution The Colonies

9. American Revolution Molasses Act 1733 Stopped trade between the Americas and French West Indies, 6 pence tax on molasses

10. American Revolution Currency Act 1751 Forbid the New England colonies from issuing money and restricted trade

11. American Revolution Stamp Act 1765 Tax on newspapers, diplomas, cards and legal documents

12. American Revolution Declaratory Act 1766 Parliament could enact laws for the colonies in all cases whatsoever.

13. American Revolution Revenue Act (Sugar) 1764 Added various colonial products that could only be sent to the U.K. 3 pence tax on molasses down from 6

14. American Revolution Tea Act 1773 Increased tax on tea, as a result the East India Company had free reign in the colonies because of smuggled tea

15. American Revolution 1 st Continental Congress 1774 Trained military groups

16. American Revolution 2 nd Continental Congress 1775 Approval of Declaration of Independence

17. American Revolution American Revolution 1776-1783 France aids U.S. drains them financially

18. American Revolution Tea Act 1773

19. American Revolution Tea Act 1773

20. American Revolution Tea Act 1773