DO SWBAT analyze British abuse of colonists rights

DO: SWBAT analyze British abuse of colonists’ rights Intro Activity “The supreme power cannot take from any man part of his property without his own consent. . . that is, the consent of the majority, giving it either by themselves or their representatives chosen by them. ” ~John Locke, Second Treatise, 1689

Essential Question: What are American foundations for liberty and freedom? Daily Objective: SWBAT analyze British abuse of colonists’ rights

DO: SWBAT analyze British abuse of colonists’ rights British Abuses of American Colonists Stamp Act - 1765 Quartering Act - 1765 Townshend Revenue Act - 1767 Tea Act - 1770 Intolerable Acts - 1774

DO: SWBAT analyze British abuse of colonists’ rights Stamp Act - 1765 ● The first direct tax on the American colonies. ● Every legal document had to be written on specially stamped paper, showing proof of payment.

DO: SWBAT analyze British abuse of colonists’ rights Quartering Act - 1765 ● Required the American colonies to provide food and shelter for British troops.

DO: SWBAT analyze British abuse of colonists’ rights Townshend Revenue Act - 1767 ● A tax placed on all imports to the American colonies. ● This included glass, paint, tea, etc. ● The revenue was used to pay the salaries of colonial governors.

DO: SWBAT analyze British abuse of colonists’ rights Tea Act - 1770 ● The British East India Company was granted a trading monopoly with the American colonies. ● While all tea was still taxed, the company could take advantage of its monopoly to sell its tea for a lower price.

DO: SWBAT analyze British abuse of colonists’ rights Name that abuse! ● You will now work in pairs to complete the worksheet on British abuses of colonists’ rights. ● You and your partner should identify the right violated by the British action and the Amendment put in place to protect that right.

DO: SWBAT analyze British abuse of colonists’ rights Exit Ticket: Which of the abuses by the British was the worst? Explain your reasoning. Homework: Documents 1 -3 in DBQ packet and Corroboration Break 1.