Causes of the American Revolution 1763 1775 I

I. What Gradual Steps Steer Colonists Toward a Desire for American Independence & Unity?

II. What was the Significance of The Seven Years War—“French & Indian War” or

Results of Seven Years War • England dominates territorial holdings in N. America •

III. New Policies: Tightening Control, 1763 -1775 • Proclamation of 1763 • Taxes imposed:

IV. Colonial Unrest Intensifies 1763 -1775 • • • Protests Begin: Boycotts/Homespun Boston Massacre

V. Enlightenment Influences • John Locke & “social contract” • Thomas Paine’s Common Sense

VI. Themes from Pre-Revolution • Was this a conservative or radical revolution? • Debate

Patriots (Whigs) &Loyalists (Tories), Lexington & Concord (1775) Minutemen Fire “Shot Heard Round the

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Causes of the American Revolution 1763 -1775

I. What Gradual Steps Steer Colonists Toward a Desire for American Independence & Unity? (pre-1754) • Original colonists have “alternative” mindset from beginning • Traditions of colonial courts & law making bodies • Frequent disregard for mercantilist policy (mid 1600’s to mid 1700’s) • Failure of Dominion of New England (1686) • Great Awakening (1730’s) • Albany Congress proposal for “Plan of Union” (1754) • Enlightenment Ideas • Salutary Neglect fosters independence

II. What was the Significance of The Seven Years War—“French & Indian War” or “Great War for Empire”—(1754 – 1763) on the Quest for American Independence?

Results of Seven Years War • England dominates territorial holdings in N. America • Spain & France much weaker presence • England amassed great financial debts • King George III brings new attitude about role of colonies • Americans see Redcoats up close & in action • England ends “Salutary Neglect” mainly for financial reasons

III. New Policies: Tightening Control, 1763 -1775 • Proclamation of 1763 • Taxes imposed: Stamp Act, Sugar Act • Quartering Act • Townshend Acts

IV. Colonial Unrest Intensifies 1763 -1775 • • • Protests Begin: Boycotts/Homespun Boston Massacre Sons/Daughters of Liberty Boston Tea Party Coercive (aka “Intolerable”) Acts

V. Enlightenment Influences • John Locke & “social contract” • Thomas Paine’s Common Sense • Deism/natural laws • Declaration of Independence

VI. Themes from Pre-Revolution • Was this a conservative or radical revolution? • Debate between philosophies of government: “Taxation Without Representation” vs. “Virtual Representation” Debate Begins • Debate on “Rights of Englishmen”

Patriots (Whigs) &Loyalists (Tories), Lexington & Concord (1775) Minutemen Fire “Shot Heard Round the World”

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