1. The American Revolution
Chapter 6 Section 4

2. American Colonies Population and economy were booming
13 Colonies each had their own government
Geography provided a sense of independence

3. Stamp Act Britain was in debt
1765 Parliament passed a law that require colonists to pay a tax to have an official stamp put on wills, deeds, newspapers, and other printed materials

4. Boston Tea Party
1773 a group of colonists dumped a large load of British tea into Boston Harbor
They were protesting a tax on tea
King George III ordered the British Navy to close the port

5. 1st Continental Congress
Philadelphia, September 1774
Protested the treatment of Boston
Tried to persuade Parliament to change by cutting off trade with England.

6. 2nd Continental Congress
Philadelphia, 1775
Voted to raise an army and organize under the command of George Washington; beginning the American Revolution
1776 Declaration of Independence

7. Enlightenment & Revolution
Colonists used Enlightenment ideas to justify their rebellion.
According to Locke, they had an obligation to rebel against an unjust ruler.

8. Reasons for Success American motivation for fighting was much stronger
Over-confident British military made many mistakes
Time was on the side of the Americans
King Louis XIV

9. Questions How did the French and Indian War lead to the Stamp Act?
How did the colonists feel about the Stamp Act?

10. Small Group Activity
Sitting in your seat, work with the other 3 people around you.
On your worksheet, answer questions from each folder.
When you finish a folder please trade with another group until you complete your worksheet.

11. Exit Slip How did the Enlightenment influence the American Revolution?
Write response in 3-5 sentences.