Tensions Grow Between the Colonies and Great Britain

Tensions Grow Between the Colonies and Great Britain What British actions angered the colonists in the 1700 s?

10. 1 Introduction • The 1750 s and 1760 s, the colonists helped Great Britain fight a war against France and the Native Americans. • This left Great Britain in a lot of debt – Started taxing the colonists – Angered colonists because they were not represented in Parliament • This led to propaganda, protests, and boycotts

10. 2 The French and Indian War • Great Britain and France both claimed the Ohio River Valley – British wanted to farm – French wanted to trap • The war started in 1754 and lasted almost 10 years • Many Native Americans sided with the French (i. e. the French and Indian War), but some did side with the British • French were winning at first, until British captured Quebec in 1759 • French lost control of Canada by 1760 • The treaty in 1763 gave Canada and other land to the British – Also gave them a lot of debt

10. 3 The Proclamation of 1763 • After the war, colonists started to move west – Native Americans would attack the settlers that were taking over their land • Many died • Proclamation of 1763 – American Indians could have the land west of the Appalachian Mountains – Settlers could have the land east of the Appalachian Mountains • Many colonists ignored the law, they didn’t like being told what to do

10. 4 The Quartering Act • British stationed soldiers in the colonies after the war – Protection – control • Britain expected colonists to pay for the protection • 1765 The Quartering Act – Colonists had to provide soldiers with a place to live • Food • Fuel • transportation • Colonists treated soldiers badly

10. 5 The Stamp Act • In need of more money to pay off debt, the Stamp Act of 1765 was passed – A tax (extra money) was to be paid on all printed papers • Including: newspapers, pamphlets, playing cards, etc. – When the tax was paid, the item would be stamped • Colonists were angry because they didn’t want to pay more for everyday items – They also had no say in these laws • Many colonists protested and rebeled – The Stamp Act Congress was formed to voice complaints to Great Britain – Great Britain repealed the Act, but passed the Townshend Acts instead • Townshend Acts called for taxes on all imported goods – Goods brought into the country, particularly for sale

10. 6 The Boston Massacre • Many colonists were angered by the taxes • They would taunt the British officials and tax collectors – March 5, 1770 • Group of colonists started calling a soldier names and throwing stuff at him • Other soldiers came for back-up • A shot was fired, followed by others leaving 5 dead • This event was called the “Boston Massacre” by the colonists, even though the colonists were not innocent – As the news spread, many more colonists became outraged by this event • Committees of Correspondence were created for communication among the colonies

10. 7 The Boston Tea Party • Great repealed their taxes on everything but tea – The colonists then started boycotting British tea – In response, the British passed the Tea Act which stated that colonists could only buy tea from Great Britain • In protest, the colonists boycotted tea and on December 6, 1773 a group of colonists dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor

10. 8 The Intolerable Acts • Boston Tea Party led Parliament to pass new laws – Coercive Acts vs Intolerable Acts • The Acts – Boston Port Act • Closed Boston Harbor – Administration of Justice Act • British officials could only be tried in Britain – Massachusetts Government Act • British took over the government – The Quebec Act • Extended Canada – Quartering Act • 1774 First Continental Congress – Discuss complaints about Great Britain – All colonies but Georgia participated