1. British Rule the Colonies

2. Free Template from www.brainybetty.com 2 Early Colonial Rule The British King granted a charter which allowed explorers to settle in the new world Until 1763, Britain rule the colonies through salutary neglect. The colonies were allowed to rule themselves as long as they followed British laws. Britain had no resources to enforce laws Most were proud to be loyal British citizens

3. Free Template from www.brainybetty.com 3 The British Get Tough In 1763, the British issue the Proclamation of 1763, which forbid settling west of the Appalachian Mountains The British were also running out of money and looking for new sources of income.

4. Free Template from www.brainybetty.com 4 Taxes, Taxes, Taxes In order to raise money for the struggling British government, Parliament began a series of taxes on the colonists. Sugar Act Stamp Act Townshend Act All of these taxes made the colonists angry and motivated them to take action.

5. Free Template from www.brainybetty.com 5 Colonists Take Action All of the taxes and restrictions caused great tension in the colonies. Colonists began to boycott British goods. Boston Tea Party: colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor in protest After all of the protesting and no response from Parliament, the colonists resorted to violence.