* Identify the Views of:___Patriots

___ Loyalists___ Neutralists

___ I can identify the Proclamation of 1763 and explain why it caused conflict between the colonists and British.

___ I can identify the Stamp Act and explain why it caused conflict between the colonists and British.

___ I can identify the Townshend Acts and explain why it caused conflict between the colonists and British.

___ I can identify the Tea Act and explain why it caused conflict between the colonists and British.

___ I can identify the Intolerable Acts and explain why it caused conflict between the colonists and British.

___ I can summarize the events of Lexington and ConcordIdentify and explain the following actions and groups that protested against British policies

___ Boston Tea Party___ Boycotts

___ Sons of Liberty___ Petitions

___ Appeals to Parliament___ Boston Massacre

___ Committee of Correspondence___ Continental Congress

I CAN:

American colonists who believed that the colonists had the right to govern

themselves.

PATRIOTS

American colonists who were loyal to the British government

LOYALISTS

Did not support either side. Thought both groups had good reasons but neither were

strong enough to fight a war over. (The war was to far away so why bother)

NEUTRALISTS

Sitting on the Fence

___ I can identify the Proclamation of 1763 and explain why it caused conflict between

the colonists and British.

To keep colonists and Native Americans from fighting with

each other the British government drew a line

down the crest of the Appalachian Mountains.

Settlers had to stay east of that line.

PROCLAMATION OF 1763

British/Loyalists- Defending the frontier is to expensive. Colonists would have to pay

for troops

VIEWS – PROCLAMATION OF 1763

Patriots- Tyranny, The land was already settled, and it was the only place farmers could get new cheap land

Most colonists ignored the new law and stayed put or continued to migrate pass the

mountains. The British army sent 7,500 men to keep

peace on the frontier

WHAT HAPPENED?

___ I can identify the Stamp Act and Sugar Act explain why it caused conflict between

the colonists and British.

The War debt from French and Indian War had to be paid

The Stamp Act required all colonists to buy a stamp for every piece of paper they used.

Wills, licenses, playing cards, newspapers, etc.

The Sugar Act placed a tax on molasses and guaranteed that England would have a

monopoly on the sugar trade.

STAMP ACT AND SUGAR ACT

Tax collectors collected money from the colonists

Money was divided between Parliament and the King

HOW IT WORKED

British and Loyalists – British citizens have been paying taxes on

everything. The colonists are taxed the least, so why

shouldn’t they pay off the debt of the

French and Indian War

Patriots – “ No Taxation without Representation” Parliament had no right to pass a tax

unless the colonists had a voice in

Parliament (British Government). It is a violation of Rights

VIEWS OF THE STAMP ACT AND SUGAR ACT

Colonists (Patriots and Loyalists) protested by sending petitions and appeals to

Parliament or refused to buy the stampSons of Liberty- Protest group that took

violent action. Attacked tax collectorsStamp Act was repealed, but Quartering

Act was issued. Colonies must provide food, shelter, and supplies to British soldiers.

Was seen as another tax.

WHAT HAPPENED?

___ I can identify the Townshend Acts and explain why it caused conflict between the

colonists and British.

Parliament passed a duty on certain goods the colonies imported from Britain to pay British debts. These goods included glass,

paper, lead, ink, and tea

TOWNSHEND ACTS

Loyalist/British- Believed that the

colonists bad behavior made it

more important to keep an eye on them. Colonists must pay for the Army sent

there to protect them

Patriots – Duties were a tax in

disguise. They violated colonists rights. “Taxation

without Representation”

VIEWS OF THE TOWNSHEND ACT

The Sons of Liberty organized a Boycott (refusal to buy British products). Boycotts were peaceful, everybody could support.

Women (Daughters of Liberty) used home spun cloth, made tea from pine needles, and

bought only American made productsDuties were repealed because British

merchants were losing money. Only TEA will be taxed

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Boston Massacre- Mob violence breaks out. Patriots started throwing rocks and snowballs at

British troops. British fire on rioters, five die

WHAT HAPPENED ? CONT.

British/ Loyalist – It was proof more

troops were needed to control Patriot hot

heads

Patriots – used it as propaganda to stir

up the people. It was proof that all troops

need to leave colonies

VIEWS OF BOSTON MASSACRE

I Can Quiz 1– Causes of American Revolution  

1. Who are Neutralist, Patriot, Loyalist?  

2. Proclamation of 1763: What was it? Why were colonists angered?

3. Stamp Act :What was it ?Why were colonists angered?

 4. Townshend Acts: What was it? Why were colonists angered?

5. Identify and Describe two actions taken by colonial patriots to protest the authority of the British government in the years

leading up to the American Revolution?  

6. Explain the situation that led to the phrase “No taxation without representation” and what is meant by it.  

7. Challenge Question: You are a colonist living in New York City. You have a very successful trade business and have a good relationship

with British Merchants. Up until this point you have been pretty neutral on the current situation between the colonies and Great Britain. Because of the ongoing crisis you are forced to choose

sides. Which side would you choose and give several reasons why.

I CAN QUIZ #1

___ I can identify the Tea Act and explain why it caused conflict between the colonists

and British

After the Townshend Acts were repealed a tax on tea was left. British allowed one

British tea company have a monopoly on tea in the colonies. American merchants could

not set their own prices.

TEA ACT

British and Loyalists – The British East

Indian Tea Company needed to be saved. The boycotts have

put it close to bankruptcy

Patriots – If they can place a monopoly on tea, what will stop them from doing it to other products

VIEWS OF THE TEA ACT

Boston Tea Party- The Son’s of Liberty dressed up as Indians and boarded a tea ship. They dumped 90,000 lbs. in Boston

Harbor

WHAT HAPPENED?

___ I can identify the Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts) and explain why it caused conflict between the colonists and British.

They were designed to punish Massachusetts

Boston Harbor is closedMassachusetts government

was suspendedMore troops sent to Boston

Quebec Act- The new England Colonies would become part of Canada

INTOLERABLE ACTS

British and Loyalists- It is no longer about Taxes it was about

British control of her colonies

Patriots- If the King could do this to one

colony what will stop him from doing it to

others.

VIEWS OF THE INTOLERABLE ACTS

Colonies Unite- Other colonies support Massachusetts by sending aide.

Committees of Correspondence- Information of British abuses would be shared between the

colonies through newspapersFirst Continental Congress- Delegates from 12

colonies met to discuss issues. They sent a message to the king and called for another boycott

WHAT HAPPENED?

___ I can summarize the events of Lexington and Concord

Colonies form Militias (Civilian Armies)

EVENTS OF LEXINGTON & CONCORD

• King George believes the colonies are in rebellion

• British troops are sent to destroy militia supplies

• Paul Revere warns the militias

Minutemen gather in Lexington to deter British- “Shot Heard Around the

World”, Minutemen retreat.British go on to Concord. Minutemen engage and hold their ground. The

British flee. They are shot the whole way back to Boston.

Americans proved they would fight for rights

EVENTS OF LEXINGTON &

CONCORD CONT.

1. Tea Act:What was it?

Why were patriots angered?2. Intolerable Acts

What where they?Why were patriots angered?

3.Summarize the events of Lexington and Concord?4. Explain the Committees of Correspondence?5. Explain the importance of the 1st Continental

Congress and what actions did they take.

I CAN QUIZ #2