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American Revolution through the eyes of a British loyalist Michael JonesBy: Lawrence Xu 8-4

Stamp Act 1765 October 20th

People rioting about the stamp act that King George had set. Furious and breaking everything in their way.

"Taxes, Trade, and Resistance." Learn NC, n.d. Web. "'No Taxation Without Representation'" UK Parliament. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2014.

Inside the riot firing at the reckless citizens that hated the new Stamp rule

1.    What Was the Stamp act?  2.    Why did the British put it into affect?3.     What led to the governments decision to stop the Tax Stamping?

Boston Tea Party 1773 December 16th

The ships that had bring tea to the shore of Boston where we saw a group of angry citizens

Me in training camp trying to serve for our ruler King George. Preparing for action.

"The Affair at Cedar Bridge." The Affair at Cedar Bridge. PineyPower.com, 12 Feb. 2010. Web.

1. What started the Boston Tea Party?          2. What resulted after the Boston Tea Party?   3. How come the Americans were outraged?

Battle at Lexington and Concord April 18, 1775

"Battle of Lexington." AwesomeStories.com. US. National Archives, 12 May 2009.

The battle, as we were sending hundreds against just 60 people.

We ultimately lose to the Americans1.   What was the reason for the battle of Lexington and Concord? 2.   What was the colonists reaction/response?3.   How did the Americans overcome the British?

The Declaration of Independence July 4th, 1776

1. What resulted after the document was signed?2. Why did they have the Declaration of Independence?3. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and why did they choose him/her?

Discussing the Declaration of Independence... Then signed by John Hancock

"United States Declaration of Independence." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 26 Feb. 2014. Web. 26 Feb. 2014.

Treaty of Paris December 1782

Discussing the treaty

"Evacuation Day (New York)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Feb. 2014. Web. 27 Feb. 2014.

Going to shore to return to Britain

1. Who were the main representatives of each side? Why were they chosen?2. What benefits did the Americans gain from the Treaty of Paris?3.  How will  this affect relationships between the two countries?