The American Revolution British Colonies What country was

The American Revolution

British Colonies

What country was driven out of Canada and their territories west of the Appalachian Mountains after losing the French and Indian War? BEFORE French and Indian War AFTER French and Indian War

ANSWER! France (Hint: French territory represented in blue) BEFORE French and Indian War AFTER French and Indian War

What country won the French and Indian War but was left with a big war debt? BEFORE French and Indian War AFTER French and Indian War

ANSWER! England (Hint: English territory represented in green) BEFORE French and Indian War AFTER French and Indian War

According to the diagram, what are 2 actions the English take as a result of the French and Indian War? French and Indian War French Lose North American territory English Win, but left with war debt Proclamation of 1763 New Taxes (tea, sugar, Stamp Act)

ANSWER! Issue the Proclamation of 1763 and pass New Taxes French and Indian War French Lose North American territory English Win, but left with war debt Proclamation of 1763 New Taxes (tea, sugar, Stamp Act)

The British Proclamation of 1763 prohibited settlement west of what mountain chain?

ANSWER! Appalachian Mountains

Why did the British prohibit settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains?

ANSWER! It was too costly for the British to protect (Remember: British are still trying to pay for the French and Indian War)

What was the result of the Proclamation of 1763?

ANSWER! Colonists are Angry because the King limited their freedom of movement.

What did the British “Stamp Act” tax?

ANSWER! Legal Documents in the colonies (Notice the “stamps” below that were required on paper products such as marriage licenses)

Why did the British tax the colonists?

ANSWER! To help pay off debt incurred during the French and Indian War (Show me the money!: See “one penny, ” “Half Penny, ” “Shillings” printed on the stamps below)

What was the result of the Stamp Act?

ANSWER! Colonists are Angry because they are being taxed without representation in the British Parliament (Hint: artifacts below demonstrate colonial protest to the Stamp Act, including “tar and feathering” the tax man)

According to this engraving by Paul Revere, who was to blame for the Boston Massacre?

ANSWER! British “Redcoats” (Look closely: It is the British who fire into the crowd of demonstrators)

What is the result of the Boston Massacre?

ANSWER! Colonists are Angry because British troops killed innocent civilians

What British tax are colonists protesting in this painting?

ANSWER! Tea (Hint: The painting represents the Boston Tea Party)

In response to the Boston Tea Party, King George III passed the “Intolerable Acts” • The British Royal Navy blockaded the Boston Harbor so no colonial goods could be sent out until tea was paid for. • Colonists had to quarter the British soldiers. • The King assigned British General Gage to be Massachusetts governor.

First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia Representatives from 12 of the 13 colonies met & discussed how to deal with the British.

Why was the First Continental Congress important as an event on the road to Revolution?

ANSWER! It was the first time most of the colonies acted together to discuss how to deal with the British

What was the only colony NOT represented at the First Continental Congress?

ANSWER! Georgia

Conflict at Lexington and Concord • British General Gage learns of hidden weapons in Concord • Two lanterns hung in church tower as a warning the British were coming by “sea” (Charles River) • Paul Revere and William Dawes make midnight ride to warn Minutemen of approaching British soldiers

Where did the 1 st skirmish between colonists and British troops take place?

ANSWER! Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts

What was the name of the colonial militia who fought against the British in the American Revolution?

ANSWER! “Minutemen” (Hint: they were said to be ready at a “minute” notice)

The Shot Heard ’Round the World! Lexington & Concord – April 19, 1775

After these events in Massachusetts, the Second Continental Congress meets & the American colonists decide to break free from Britain once and for all.

What document expresses the reasons for colonial independence?

declaration : (n) an official statement independence : (n) the freedom to govern on one’s own.

It was written by a Virginia hero…

The Declaration of Independence states that the authority to govern or power belongs to the people ____ rather than to kings.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…” --Declaration of Independence, 1776 According to the excerpt above, the Declaration of Independence influenced the development of American democracy by: A. rejecting unfair taxes imposed by the British. B. demanding an immediate end to the British policy of salutary neglect. C. stating that people are the source of the government’s power. D. allowing women to take part in government.

The Declaration of Independence states that all people are created equal and have the right to: life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness.

• The British were not about to let their colonies leave without a fight. • Shortly after the publication of the Declaration of Independence, the two sides went to war.

Second Continental Congress Representatives brought money to help establish… the Continental Army (i. e. pay soldiers, buy guns, bullets, food, and uniforms)

Second Continental Congress • Because it had to coordinate the war, the 2 nd Continental Congress was the nation’s first national government. • But it had no constitutional base. • Each state sent representatives to Congress. • Congress helped plan and direct the War • However, Congress had no power over any state.

Who was the commander -in-chief of the Continental army?

After the Americans won the war…

Thirteen Countries • Each colony became a state • Each state was really a independent country. • People were loyal to their state, not one big country. • States each adopted their own, different constitutions, but all contained the idea of popular sovereignty -that all government power belongs to the people

Articles of Confederation • A firm league of friendship between the states. They agreed to work together. • Formed a very weak central government. – No judiciary (national court system) – No executive branch (think King) – One legislature, with little power. 1. No power to collect taxes from the states. – Had to rely on borrowing or asking states for money. 2. Could not regulate trade between states. 3. Had no power to make the states obey the laws it made • Could only exercise its powers with the consent of 9 of 13 states!

Road to the American Revolution: Quiz What country was driven out of Canada and their territories west of the Appalachian mountains after the French and Indian War? What did the British do as a result of the French and Indian War? The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited settlement west of what region? What did the “Stamp Act” tax? How did colonists react to new British taxes? Who did the colonists blame for the Boston Massacre?

Road to the American Revolution: Quiz What country was driven out of Canada and their territories west of the Appalachian mountains after the French and Indian War? What did the British do as a result of the French and Indian War? The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited settlement west of what region? What did the “Stamp Act” tax? How did colonists react to new British taxes? Who did the colonists blame for the Boston Massacre? France

Road to the American Revolution: Quiz What country was driven out of Canada and their territories west of the Appalachian mountains after the French and Indian War? France What did the British do as a result of the French and Indian War? Proclamation of 1763 restricting settlement and taxes to pay off debt The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited settlement west of what region? What did the “Stamp Act” tax? How did colonists react to new British taxes? Who did the colonists blame for the Boston Massacre?

Road to the American Revolution: Quiz What country was driven out of Canada and their territories west of the Appalachian mountains after the French and Indian War? France What did the British do as a result of the French and Indian War? Proclamation of 1763 restricting settlement and taxes to pay off debt The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited settlement west of what region? Appalachian Mountains What did the “Stamp Act” tax? How did colonists react to new British taxes? Who did the colonists blame for the Boston Massacre?

Road to the American Revolution: Quiz What country was driven out of Canada and their territories west of the Appalachian mountains after the French and Indian War? France What did the British do as a result of the French and Indian War? Proclamation of 1763 restricting settlement and taxes to pay off debt The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited settlement west of what region? Appalachian Mountains What did the “Stamp Act” tax? Legal Documents How did colonists react to new British taxes? Who did the colonists blame for the Boston Massacre?

Road to the American Revolution: Quiz What country was driven out of Canada and their territories west of the Appalachian mountains after the French and Indian War? France What did the British do as a result of the French and Indian War? Proclamation of 1763 restricting settlement and taxes to pay off debt The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited settlement west of what region? Appalachian Mountains What did the “Stamp Act” tax? Legal Documents How did colonists react to new British taxes? Anger (protests leading to Revolution) Who did the colonists blame for the Boston Massacre?

Road to the American Revolution: Quiz What country was driven out of Canada and their territories west of the Appalachian mountains after the French and Indian War? France What did the British do as a result of the French and Indian War? Proclamation of 1763 restricting settlement and taxes to pay off debt The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited settlement west of what region? Appalachian Mountains What did the “Stamp Act” tax? Legal Documents How did colonists react to new British taxes? Anger (protests leading to Revolution) Who did the colonists blame for the Boston Massacre? British “Redcoats”

Road to the American Revolution: Quiz What event was staged as a protest to the British tax on tea? Where was the 1 st time the colonists acted together? What was the only colony not represented at the above 1 st Continental Congress? Where were the first skirmishes of the American Revolution?

Road to the American Revolution: Quiz What event was staged as a protest to the British tax on tea? Where was the 1 st time the colonists acted together? What was the only colony not represented at the above 1 st Continental Congress? Where were the first skirmishes of the American Revolution? Boston Tea Party

Road to the American Revolution: Quiz What event was staged as a protest to the British tax on tea? Boston Tea Party Where was the 1 st time the colonists acted together? 1 st Continental Congress What was the only colony not represented at the above 1 st Continental Congress? Where were the first skirmishes of the American Revolution?

Road to the American Revolution: Quiz What event was staged as a protest to the British tax on tea? Boston Tea Party Where was the 1 st time the colonists acted together? 1 st Continental Congress What was the only colony not represented at the above 1 st Continental Congress? Georgia Where were the first skirmishes of the American Revolution?

Road to the American Revolution: Quiz What event was staged as a protest to the British tax on tea? Boston Tea Party Where was the 1 st time the colonists acted together? 1 st Continental Congress What was the only colony not represented at the above 1 st Continental Congress? Georgia Where were the first skirmishes of the American Revolution? Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts Who were the colonial militiamen who fought the British at Lexington and Concord?

Road to the American Revolution: Quiz What event was staged as a protest to the British tax on tea? Boston Tea Party Where was the 1 st time the colonists acted together? 1 st Continental Congress What was the only colony not represented at the above 1 st Continental Congress? Georgia Where were the first skirmishes of the American Revolution? Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts Who were the colonial militiamen who fought the British at Lexington and Concord? “Minutemen”

Road to the American Revolution: Quiz What event was staged as a protest to the British tax on tea? Boston Tea Party Where was the 1 st time the colonists acted together? 1 st Continental Congress What was the only colony not represented at the above 1 st Continental Congress? Georgia Where were the first skirmishes of the American Revolution? Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts Who were the colonial militiamen who fought the British at Lexington and Concord? “Minutemen”

1. The Declaration of Independence was signed in – – (a) 1765. (b) 1776. (c) 1781. (d) 1787. 2. The Stamp Act of 1765 was a law enacted by the British that – – (a) increased the colonists’ taxes. (b) was repealed by the Magna Carta. (c) the colonists ratified one year later. (d) raised the price of postage stamps by two cents.