02 - Causes of the Revolution slide by me

cause of the revolution

1. Do Now Why did Parliament pass the Intolerable Acts? A. To reward colonists for supporting British trade B. To punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party C. To convince colonists to ally with Native Americans D. To reduce the cost of tea for colonists

2. Objective Explain the causes of the American Revolution and show how British laws (like the Stamp Act) and colonial groups (like the Sons of Liberty) led to conflict. ”

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4. S-I-T Activity (Surprising – Interesting – Troubling) S – Surprising: Something that shocked you or went against what you expected. I – Interesting: Something you found curious or want to learn more about. T – Troubling: Something that seems unfair, confusing, or concerning.

5. Britain and France fought over land in the Ohio Valley. George Washington played a role in early battles. The war cost Britain a lot of money, leading to new taxes.

6. Colonists were told not to move west of the Appalachian Mountains. Many ignored this rule and moved west anyway. Led to increased smuggling and defiance of British authority.

7. Sugar Act (1764): Taxed sugar and molasses to raise money. Stamp Act (1765): Taxed paper goods like newspapers and licenses. Townshend Acts (1767): Taxed imported goods like tea. Colonists protested, saying, “No taxation without representation!”

8. In 1770, British soldiers killed 5 colonists during a protest. This event was used to unite colonists against Britain.

9. In 1773, colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act. This act of rebellion angered the British government.

10. Punishments passed in 1774 in response to the Boston Tea Party. Closed the port of Boston. Restricted colonial self-governance. Helped to unite the colonies against Britain.

11. Protests and boycotts of British goods. Committees of Correspondence formed to share information and coordinate resistance. Rise of influential figures like Benjamin Franklin and Patrick Henry.

12. Radical political/terrorist organization formed to protest British policies. Organized boycotts, protests, and acts of defiance like the Boston Tea Party. Prominent Members included Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere.

13. Women helped spread pamphlets and literature against the British Also led boycotts, made supplies for soldiers, and acted as spies and couriers. Examples include Mercy Otis Warren and Deborah Sampson.

14. In 1774, colonists met to discuss problems with Britain. Issued the Declaration of Rights and Grievances. They stopped trade with Britain and prepared for defense.

15. Another meeting in 1775 assumed the powers of a national government. George Washington appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. Issued the Olive Branch Petition, a final attempt to reconcile with Britain.

16. Which British action or colonial response do you think was the most important in leading to the American Revolution and why?