The American Revolution
Essential Questions
Why did problems between Britain and the colonists grow after
the Seven years war?
Why did colonists resist Britain taxes & laws?
How did British colonies lead to greater colonial unity &
resistance?
Turning Point
After the 7 years war England was in a lot of debt
Pontiac!s rebellion contributes to the Proclamation of 1763
British Parliament wanted to Increase Revenue & consolidate colonial control
Consolidating Imperial Control
Sugar Act(1764)- Rasied Revue for the British by enforcing the Navigation acts and cracking
down on smuggling.
Quartering Act(1764)- Colonists are forced to providing food and housing to British soldiers
Stamp Act(1765)- Stamp placed on all legal documents & paper items.
Britidh crown did not receive permission from colonies to enact these new policies
Colonial response
Virginia resolves by Patrick Henry in House of Burgesses
Stamp Act Congress- representatives from 9 colonies met to oppose British policies and
move toward colonial unity
Son’s of Liberty- secret organization that uses violence to disrupt enforcement acts.