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2. Colonial America European Settlement SSUSH 1

3. Pre-Historic Settlement First inhabitants of North America migrated from Asia, probably across a land bridge between Siberia and Alaska during the last Ice Age First inhabitants of North America migrated from Asia, probably across a land bridge between Siberia and Alaska during the last Ice Age These societies developed; some even established sophisticated civilizations; some were nomadic hunter gatherers These societies developed; some even established sophisticated civilizations; some were nomadic hunter gatherers

4. Bering Strait Land Bridge

5. First Europeans Arrive 15 th and 16 th Centuries saw Europeans establishing colonies. 15 th and 16 th Centuries saw Europeans establishing colonies. Colonies – territories established by the government in a foreign land. Colonies – territories established by the government in a foreign land. The three countries that had the most colonies were Spain, France, and Great Britain. The three countries that had the most colonies were Spain, France, and Great Britain.

6. Spain New World Empire The Spanish were the first to arrive and establish strong colonies. The Spanish were the first to arrive and establish strong colonies. They dominated much of South America, modern-day Mexico, and what eventually becomes the U.S. Southwest, Florida, and parts of Georgia. They dominated much of South America, modern-day Mexico, and what eventually becomes the U.S. Southwest, Florida, and parts of Georgia.

8. SSUSH 1d France Goes Hunting! France took advantage of the inland waterways and rivers to control parts of the interior. France took advantage of the inland waterways and rivers to control parts of the interior. France focused on the fur trading business through trapping themselves and trading with the Native Americans. France focused on the fur trading business through trapping themselves and trading with the Native Americans. Native Americans and French Trappers came to rely on one another for commerce Native Americans and French Trappers came to rely on one another for commerce

10. Quebec France’s first successful colony in North America established in 1608. France’s first successful colony in North America established in 1608. The colony rested high on the banks of the St. Lawrence River; excellent location for carrying out fur trading and establishing more colonies. The colony rested high on the banks of the St. Lawrence River; excellent location for carrying out fur trading and establishing more colonies. Good Military position Good Military position

11. SSUSH 1a Jamestown, Virginia First successful British Colony in North America founded in 1607 First successful British Colony in North America founded in 1607 A joint-stock company, the Virginia Company sponsored the colony to make money off raw materials and products. A joint-stock company, the Virginia Company sponsored the colony to make money off raw materials and products. New settlers came to get rich and obtain land. New settlers came to get rich and obtain land.

12. SSUSH 1a Jamestown, Virginia Colonists were not used to manual labor that was needed to build a colony. Colonists were not used to manual labor that was needed to build a colony. Most wanted to search for gold to get rich quick, instead of raising crops to support colony. Most wanted to search for gold to get rich quick, instead of raising crops to support colony. Jamestown was built in a swampy area – prone to infectious diseases, not good for agriculture. Jamestown was built in a swampy area – prone to infectious diseases, not good for agriculture. Many died from sickness, starvation, and cold winters. Many died from sickness, starvation, and cold winters.

13. SSUSH 1a Jamestown, Virginia John Rolfe saved the colony by introducing a new crop: tobacco! John Rolfe saved the colony by introducing a new crop: tobacco! England was not happy about the crop because of its association with corrupt behavior England was not happy about the crop because of its association with corrupt behavior Crop proved to be very profitable for growers Crop proved to be very profitable for growers To attract more settlers, Virginia instituted the headright system. To attract more settlers, Virginia instituted the headright system. This promised 50 acres of land to those who settled in the colony. This promised 50 acres of land to those who settled in the colony.

15. SSUSH 1a Virginians and Native Americans Most Native Americans lived under a tribal confederation (loose alliance) led by Chief Powhatan. Most Native Americans lived under a tribal confederation (loose alliance) led by Chief Powhatan. Hostility broke out when 200 Natives attacked the settlement; colonists repelled the attack and negotiated a peace. Hostility broke out when 200 Natives attacked the settlement; colonists repelled the attack and negotiated a peace. Powhatan kept a close eye on settlers, hoping to establish trade with them, but weary of their true intentions. Powhatan kept a close eye on settlers, hoping to establish trade with them, but weary of their true intentions.

16. SSUSH 1a Virginians and Native Americans The colony would not have survived its first winter had Natives not given them food. The colony would not have survived its first winter had Natives not given them food. Relations were tense; Native Americans and colonists were both killed in attacks Relations were tense; Native Americans and colonists were both killed in attacks 1644 – Indian leader, Opechancanough, attacked but he was killed – colonists were now in firm control of the colony. 1644 – Indian leader, Opechancanough, attacked but he was killed – colonists were now in firm control of the colony.

17. SSUSH 1a Virginia’s Social Structure Most colonial Americans accepted class distinctions. Most colonial Americans accepted class distinctions. Wealthy landowners exercised most of the power in each colony. Wealthy landowners exercised most of the power in each colony. In Virginia, society eventually became divided between large landowners, poor farmers, indentured servants and slaves. In Virginia, society eventually became divided between large landowners, poor farmers, indentured servants and slaves.

18. SSUSH 1a Indentured Servants People who could not afford to come to North America on their own. People who could not afford to come to North America on their own. They agreed to work for a landowner for up to seven years in exchange for the landowner paying for their trip. They agreed to work for a landowner for up to seven years in exchange for the landowner paying for their trip. Once the indentured servants served their seven years, they became small landowners. Once the indentured servants served their seven years, they became small landowners.

19. SSUSH 1a Virginia’s Social Structure As the population of small landowners increased, settlement pushed farther west. As the population of small landowners increased, settlement pushed farther west. Poor farmers in western Virginia experienced conflicts with the Natives Poor farmers in western Virginia experienced conflicts with the Natives They became impatient with the Governor in Jamestown, who favored the rich and did not do enough to protect western Virginians. They became impatient with the Governor in Jamestown, who favored the rich and did not do enough to protect western Virginians.

20. SSUSH 1a Bacon’s Rebellion In 1676, this tension led to an armed conflict known as Bacon’s Rebellion. In 1676, this tension led to an armed conflict known as Bacon’s Rebellion. Nathaniel Bacon, a Virginia Planter and wealth aristocrat, rallied forces to fight Native Americans on the Virginia frontier. Nathaniel Bacon, a Virginia Planter and wealth aristocrat, rallied forces to fight Native Americans on the Virginia frontier. The Governor condemned his actions, so Bacon turned his forces on Jamestown. The Governor condemned his actions, so Bacon turned his forces on Jamestown. The governor was forced to flee and Bacon’s men burned Jamestown to the ground. The governor was forced to flee and Bacon’s men burned Jamestown to the ground.

21. SSUSH 1a Bacon’s Rebellion Bacon suddenly died – ending his rebellion Bacon suddenly died – ending his rebellion Uprising showed that colonists expected a government that served everyone. Uprising showed that colonists expected a government that served everyone. Wealthy realized the discontent among the poor farmers – planters turned away from indentured servants as labor. Wealthy realized the discontent among the poor farmers – planters turned away from indentured servants as labor. Planters turned to another source of labor – slavery! Planters turned to another source of labor – slavery!

22. SSUSH 1a Slavery in Virginia Slavery is a system in which people are owed as property. Slavery is a system in which people are owed as property. First African slaves arrived in Jamestown in 1619. First African slaves arrived in Jamestown in 1619. The institution of slavery helped to establish the plantation system in Virginia and throughout the southern colonies. The institution of slavery helped to establish the plantation system in Virginia and throughout the southern colonies. hippocampus hippocampus hippocampus

23. SSUSH 1a Virginia’s Government salutary neglect.- the English government let the colonists govern themselves. salutary neglect.- the English government let the colonists govern themselves. The colonies established representative governments -House of Burgesses The colonies established representative governments -House of Burgesses governors appointed by the crown were in charge- but House of Burgesses was most powerful governors appointed by the crown were in charge- but House of Burgesses was most powerful

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26. The Colonies Royal Colonies- governed by the King through an appointed royal governor. Royal Colonies- governed by the King through an appointed royal governor. Proprietary colonies- a charter from the King to a group of people.- Pennsylvania Proprietary colonies- a charter from the King to a group of people.- Pennsylvania Charter colonies were granted a charter by the King for the purpose of establishing a government. - Georgia Charter colonies were granted a charter by the King for the purpose of establishing a government. - Georgia

27. Southern Colonies Maryland Maryland Virginia Virginia North Carolina North Carolina South Carolina South Carolina Georgia Georgia

28. Southern Colonial Society Great Britain established the southern colonies for economic reasons rather that religious. Great Britain established the southern colonies for economic reasons rather that religious. Maryland was started as a refuge for Catholics. Maryland was started as a refuge for Catholics. The Gentry remained a part of the Church of England because it was in their economic and political interest The Gentry remained a part of the Church of England because it was in their economic and political interest Methodist and Baptist over time became common among the poorer southerners. Methodist and Baptist over time became common among the poorer southerners.

29. Southern Colonial Economy Tobacco became very popular in Europe and became an important cash crop for Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland. Tobacco became very popular in Europe and became an important cash crop for Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland. South Carolina and Georgia made rice and indigo important cash crops. South Carolina and Georgia made rice and indigo important cash crops. Southern colonies also produced tar, pitch, and turpentine from the abundant pine forest. Southern colonies also produced tar, pitch, and turpentine from the abundant pine forest.

30. SSUSH 1c Middle Colonies New York New York New Jersey New Jersey Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Delaware Delaware

31. SSUSH 1c Middle Colonies Located between New England and the Southern Colonies. Located between New England and the Southern Colonies. The middle colonies were more culturally diverse because of their location, the degree of religious tolerance, and the fact that other countries (Sweden, Dutch) had originally settled them before England. The middle colonies were more culturally diverse because of their location, the degree of religious tolerance, and the fact that other countries (Sweden, Dutch) had originally settled them before England.

32. SSUSH 1c Diversity in the Middle Colonies William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a homeland for the Quakers. William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a homeland for the Quakers. Quakers did not recognize class differences, promoted equality of the sexes, practiced pacifism (non-violence) and sought to deal fairly with Native Americans. Quakers did not recognize class differences, promoted equality of the sexes, practiced pacifism (non-violence) and sought to deal fairly with Native Americans. Pennsylvania was a place of religious tolerance – attracting many different denominations. Pennsylvania was a place of religious tolerance – attracting many different denominations.

33. SSUSH 1c New Amsterdam to New York The area we know as New York was originally settled by the Dutch, which they named New Netherland. The area we know as New York was originally settled by the Dutch, which they named New Netherland. 1625, they established a trading post at the mouth of the Hudson River – New Amsterdam 1625, they established a trading post at the mouth of the Hudson River – New Amsterdam They traded furs, local goods, and agricultural products with Europe and the other colonies. They traded furs, local goods, and agricultural products with Europe and the other colonies. New Amsterdam became a key port. New Amsterdam became a key port.

34. New Amsterdam to New York England declared the region under the rule of the king’s brother, the Duke of York. England declared the region under the rule of the king’s brother, the Duke of York. New Amsterdam surrendered and was immediately renamed New York in 1664 New Amsterdam surrendered and was immediately renamed New York in 1664 The entire colony quickly came under the control of the British. The entire colony quickly came under the control of the British.

35. SSUSH 1b New England Colonies Massachusetts Massachusetts New Hampshire New Hampshire Rhode Island Rhode Island Connecticut Connecticut

36. SSUSH 1b Puritans Puritans wanted to build a community built solely on “pure Biblical teaching” rather than Anglican traditions. Puritans wanted to build a community built solely on “pure Biblical teaching” rather than Anglican traditions. 1620, Puritans established the Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony. 1620, Puritans established the Plymouth, Massachusetts Colony. These Puritans became known as the Pilgrims and celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621 These Puritans became known as the Pilgrims and celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621 Another group settled further north and established the Massachusetts Bay Colony Another group settled further north and established the Massachusetts Bay Colony

38. SSUSH 1b New England Colonial Economy NE Colonies relied heavily on the Atlantic Ocean. NE Colonies relied heavily on the Atlantic Ocean. Shipbuilding, trade, and fishing became leading industries in the region. Shipbuilding, trade, and fishing became leading industries in the region. New Englanders traded English Goods for West Indian products, slaves, etc. New Englanders traded English Goods for West Indian products, slaves, etc.

39. SSUSH 1b New England Education Puritans believed that everyone should be able to read the Bible Puritans believed that everyone should be able to read the Bible They were the first to promote public education. They were the first to promote public education. 1647, Massachusetts required all towns with 50+ families to have a public school. 1647, Massachusetts required all towns with 50+ families to have a public school. Harvard (1636) and Yale (1701) were founded to train ministers. Harvard (1636) and Yale (1701) were founded to train ministers.

41. SSUSH 1b New England Government Mayflower Compact.(1620) Mayflower Compact.(1620) It established an elected legislature It established an elected legislature Town Hall Meetings- Local citizens met together to discuss and vote on issues. Town Hall Meetings- Local citizens met together to discuss and vote on issues. The Puritans still believed that government should seek to enforce the will of God. The Puritans still believed that government should seek to enforce the will of God.

43. SSUSH 1b Religion and Dissent The Puritan Church was a central part of life in New England. The Puritan Church was a central part of life in New England. Every settler in Massachusetts had to attend and support the Puritan Church. Every settler in Massachusetts had to attend and support the Puritan Church. Dissenters were often banished from the colony. Dissenters were often banished from the colony.

45. Roger Williams & Anne Hutchinson Disagreed with Puritan Church leaders Disagreed with Puritan Church leaders Proponent of separation of Church and State; that every individual should be free to follow his own convictions in religious matters Proponent of separation of Church and State; that every individual should be free to follow his own convictions in religious matters Founded Rhode Island Colony Founded Rhode Island Colony Disagreed with Puritan leaders; felt that women could discern the will of God. Disagreed with Puritan leaders; felt that women could discern the will of God. Banished from colony for teaching a Bible study to men and women. Banished from colony for teaching a Bible study to men and women. Resettled in Rhode Island Resettled in Rhode Island She and her family were killed by Native Americans. She and her family were killed by Native Americans. SSUSH 1b

46. Thomas Hooker thought that any adult male who owned property should be able to vote and participate in civil government, regardless of church membership. thought that any adult male who owned property should be able to vote and participate in civil government, regardless of church membership. Left Massachusetts to found the new English settlement at Hartford, Connecticut. Left Massachusetts to found the new English settlement at Hartford, Connecticut.

47. SSUSH 1b Unrest Takes it’s Toll The colony lost its charter in 1684 The colony lost its charter in 1684 Massachusetts was made a Royal Colony in 1691; established a representative legislature Massachusetts was made a Royal Colony in 1691; established a representative legislature Abolished the requirement that every member must be a member of the Church. Abolished the requirement that every member must be a member of the Church.

48. SSUSH 1b Salem Witch Trials 1692, the commitment to Puritan faith resulted in a dark episode in American history – the Salem Witch Trials. 1692, the commitment to Puritan faith resulted in a dark episode in American history – the Salem Witch Trials. Claiming to have been possessed by the devil, several young girls accused townspeople of being witches. Claiming to have been possessed by the devil, several young girls accused townspeople of being witches. 14 Women & 5 men were hanged; one was crushed to death for refusing to plead; others died in prison. 14 Women & 5 men were hanged; one was crushed to death for refusing to plead; others died in prison.

49. SSUSH 1b New Englanders and Native Americans Relations were peaceful at first; Natives taught the Pilgrims how to grow corn that helped them survive the harsh winters. Relations were peaceful at first; Natives taught the Pilgrims how to grow corn that helped them survive the harsh winters. A series of wars broke out that pushed the Natives off lands they had lived on for generations A series of wars broke out that pushed the Natives off lands they had lived on for generations

50. SSUSH 1b King Phillip’s War 1675, King Phillip (Native American name was Metacom) united the tribes to fight the settlers 1675, King Phillip (Native American name was Metacom) united the tribes to fight the settlers Despite killing nearly 2,000 settlers, Metacom’s forces retreated when the settlers fought back. Despite killing nearly 2,000 settlers, Metacom’s forces retreated when the settlers fought back. Colonial soldiers killed Metacom in a Rhode Island cave. Colonial soldiers killed Metacom in a Rhode Island cave. Became known as King Phillip’s War and resulted in the English gaining firmer control over New England. Became known as King Phillip’s War and resulted in the English gaining firmer control over New England.

51. Colonial Culture SSUSH 2

52. SSUSH 2a Why did nations establish colonies? Mercantilism – theory that countries grow wealthier and maintain their national security by consistently exporting more than they import. Mercantilism – theory that countries grow wealthier and maintain their national security by consistently exporting more than they import. To do this nations needed colonies for additional resources and markets To do this nations needed colonies for additional resources and markets American colonists began a profitable trans-Atlantic trade (only with Britain and its colonies) American colonists began a profitable trans-Atlantic trade (only with Britain and its colonies)

53. SSUSH 2b The Atlantic Slave Trade American colonization and the plantation system made the slave trade very profitable American colonization and the plantation system made the slave trade very profitable Slave ships carried millions of African slaves to the Americas. Slave ships carried millions of African slaves to the Americas. By the 1700s, black slaves outnumbered white settlers in Latin America and in South Carolina By the 1700s, black slaves outnumbered white settlers in Latin America and in South Carolina

54. The Atlantic Slave Trade These slaves arrived by way of the Middle Passage These slaves arrived by way of the Middle Passage Middle Passage was the route taken by ships carrying slaves from Africa to North America. Middle Passage was the route taken by ships carrying slaves from Africa to North America. Interactiv Map Interactiv Map Interactiv Map Interactiv Map SSUSH 2b

55. Middle Passage Africans were forced to live in cramped quarters aboard slave ships and suffered inhumane treatment – many died Africans were forced to live in cramped quarters aboard slave ships and suffered inhumane treatment – many died SSUSH 2b

56. Colonial African American Culture Slaves on one plantation came from many cultures and spoke different languages. Slaves on one plantation came from many cultures and spoke different languages. Africans developed a tight knit community over time; quickly adopted the English language; adopted Christianity to their African beliefs. Africans developed a tight knit community over time; quickly adopted the English language; adopted Christianity to their African beliefs. SSUSH 2b

57. Section 1.2 Questions Section 1.2 Questions

58. SSUSH 2c Individualism and Social Mobility Social Mobility ( the ability to move from one social class to another) was limited in Europe Social Mobility ( the ability to move from one social class to another) was limited in Europe If you were born into the Upper class, you had opportunities that the lower class did not have. If you were born into the Upper class, you had opportunities that the lower class did not have. Owning land gave you access to better education, wealth, political office, serving in the military, etc…. Owning land gave you access to better education, wealth, political office, serving in the military, etc…. Members of the lower class had little chance of advancing. Members of the lower class had little chance of advancing.

59. Large Land OwnersPoor FarmersIndentured ServantsSlaves

60. SSUSH 2c Individualism and Social Mobility In the colonies, it was different. In the colonies, it was different. Lower class people found that if they worked hard that they could advance their economic status.- land of opportunity Lower class people found that if they worked hard that they could advance their economic status.- land of opportunity

61. Individualism and Social Mobility individualism -A belief in the ability of each individual to achieve success if they apply themselves and work individualism -A belief in the ability of each individual to achieve success if they apply themselves and work This led to the idea of universal suffrage and democracy. This led to the idea of universal suffrage and democracy. Universal suffrage – all white males were allowed to vote – not just landowners. Universal suffrage – all white males were allowed to vote – not just landowners. Democracy- people electing whomever they wish to serve in public office; rather than just the ruling class. Democracy- people electing whomever they wish to serve in public office; rather than just the ruling class.

62. SSUSH 2c Benjamin Franklin He was an inventor, scientist, writer, ambassador, and founding father of the United States. He was an inventor, scientist, writer, ambassador, and founding father of the United States. He is also an example of individualism. He is also an example of individualism. He was not born into the upper class. He was not born into the upper class. His father made candles and soap for a living and his mother was a daughter of a former indentured servant. His father made candles and soap for a living and his mother was a daughter of a former indentured servant.

63. Benjamin Franklin Benjamin quit school at the age of 10 and became an apprentice to a printer and eventually made his way to England. Benjamin quit school at the age of 10 and became an apprentice to a printer and eventually made his way to England. 1726, he returned to Philadelphia and opened his own print shop. 1726, he returned to Philadelphia and opened his own print shop. He was an autodidact, a self taught person. He was an autodidact, a self taught person.

64. SSUSH 2c Benjamin Franklin Franklin made a fortune as a writer, scientist and inventor. Franklin made a fortune as a writer, scientist and inventor. He also created the first fire department He also created the first fire department He used his natural abilities to climb the social ladder of the colonies. He used his natural abilities to climb the social ladder of the colonies. The example of Franklin established the idea that success was open to all – and still is today! The example of Franklin established the idea that success was open to all – and still is today!

65. SSUSH 2d Religious Expression 1730s, the colonies experienced the First Great Awakening. 1730s, the colonies experienced the First Great Awakening. The “Awakening” was a religious movement that featured passionate preaching from evangelists like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitfield The “Awakening” was a religious movement that featured passionate preaching from evangelists like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitfield It encouraged people to seek a sincere relationship with Jesus Christ instead of a ‘religion’ It encouraged people to seek a sincere relationship with Jesus Christ instead of a ‘religion’ Edwards Whitfield

66. SSUSH 2d Great Awakening It encouraged colonists to think for themselves on religious matters. It encouraged colonists to think for themselves on religious matters. Helped to ensure that principles like freedom of religion and separation of church and state became valued colonial principles. Helped to ensure that principles like freedom of religion and separation of church and state became valued colonial principles.

67. Road to Revolution

68. SSUSH 3a French and Indian War Part of the Seven Years War in Europe Part of the Seven Years War in Europe British colonists began to move west and fought with French and the Native Americans. British colonists began to move west and fought with French and the Native Americans. In 1754, tensions resulted in the French and Indian War – Britain fighting against the French and the Native American allies. In 1754, tensions resulted in the French and Indian War – Britain fighting against the French and the Native American allies.

69. SSUSH 3a French and Indian War signed the Treaty of Paris in 1763 signed the Treaty of Paris in 1763 France gave up its claim to Canada, as well as, all lands east of the Mississippi River. France gave up its claim to Canada, as well as, all lands east of the Mississippi River. Spain ceded Florida to the British. Spain ceded Florida to the British. Great Britain was now the only colonial power in North America Great Britain was now the only colonial power in North America

70. SSUSH 3b Tensions Rise Great Britain was heavily in debt after the war and felt that the colonies should help pay for the expenses. Great Britain was heavily in debt after the war and felt that the colonies should help pay for the expenses. Colonists had not been paying taxes before Colonists had not been paying taxes before

71. SSUSH 3b Proclamation of 1763 Forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. Forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. Put the territory under British Military control. Put the territory under British Military control. Also was an attempt to ensure peace with the Native Americans. Also was an attempt to ensure peace with the Native Americans. Colonists resented the restrictions and most ignored it. Colonists resented the restrictions and most ignored it. King George III

72. SSUSH 3b Stamp Act British government taxed nearly all printed materials by requiring a government stamp. British government taxed nearly all printed materials by requiring a government stamp. Colonists met in the Stamp Act Congress; they declared “No Taxation without representation’ Colonists met in the Stamp Act Congress; they declared “No Taxation without representation’ Colonists responded with a boycott of British goods Colonists responded with a boycott of British goods

73. SSUSH 3b Sons & Daughters of Liberty Group formed to support and enforce the boycott. Group formed to support and enforce the boycott. Sons often used violence to intimidate any merchant or royal official who might use the stamps. Sons often used violence to intimidate any merchant or royal official who might use the stamps. Daughters used their skills to weave fabric called ‘homespun’ that were usually imported from Great Britain. Daughters used their skills to weave fabric called ‘homespun’ that were usually imported from Great Britain.

74. Boston Tea Party British laws had given an unfair advantage to the British East India company in the selling of tea (favorite drink of colonists) British laws had given an unfair advantage to the British East India company in the selling of tea (favorite drink of colonists) December 1773, a group of radicals dressed as Mohawk Indians- marched to Boston Harbor- raided ships and dumped crates of tea into the harbor. December 1773, a group of radicals dressed as Mohawk Indians- marched to Boston Harbor- raided ships and dumped crates of tea into the harbor. School House Rock School House Rock School House Rock School House Rock

75. Committees of Correspondence Colonies formed groups dedicated to organizing resistance to British laws. Colonies formed groups dedicated to organizing resistance to British laws. These groups made sure that colonists remained discontent with British rule. These groups made sure that colonists remained discontent with British rule.

76. SSUSH 3b Intolerable Acts Parliament passed the Intolerable Acts to punish the colony of Massachusetts. Parliament passed the Intolerable Acts to punish the colony of Massachusetts. Closed Boston Harbor; placed a military governor over Massachusetts; expanded the Canadian border Closed Boston Harbor; placed a military governor over Massachusetts; expanded the Canadian border Because of the severity of the act the colonists called it the Intolerable Acts Because of the severity of the act the colonists called it the Intolerable Acts

77. The Revolution Begins To deal with the crisis, representatives from all colonies except Georgia gathered for the First Continental Congress in 1774. To deal with the crisis, representatives from all colonies except Georgia gathered for the First Continental Congress in 1774. It sent a letter to King George III saying that the colonists had a right to be represented in Parliament, since they were not that they had a right to govern themselves. It sent a letter to King George III saying that the colonists had a right to be represented in Parliament, since they were not that they had a right to govern themselves.

78. SSUSh 3b Lexington and Concord April 1775, British troops were on their way to seize arms and ammunition stored by colonists in Concorde, Massachusetts. April 1775, British troops were on their way to seize arms and ammunition stored by colonists in Concorde, Massachusetts. Colonial Militia, known as the Minute Men, met the Redcoats in Lexington Colonial Militia, known as the Minute Men, met the Redcoats in Lexington Someone fired the “shot heard round the world” that started the American Revolution. Someone fired the “shot heard round the world” that started the American Revolution. One month later, the colonists met in the Second Continental Congress to discuss the situation. One month later, the colonists met in the Second Continental Congress to discuss the situation.

80. Thomas Paine (1737-1809) January 1776, Paine publishes his famous pamphlet, Common Sense. January 1776, Paine publishes his famous pamphlet, Common Sense. In it, he made a compelling case for independence that won many to the cause. In it, he made a compelling case for independence that won many to the cause. Due to his influence and that of others, the Second Continental Congress stopped seeking resolution with England and chose to declare independence. Due to his influence and that of others, the Second Continental Congress stopped seeking resolution with England and chose to declare independence.