Washington Crossing the Delaware : Victory in Trenton NJ, Dec.1776 Painting by Emanuel Leutze 1851

Consider 1607-1774: What actions did the British take upon the North American colonies that might lead them towards a revolution? Come up with at least 5!!

Enlightenment (early-mid 1700’s)Great Awakening (1740s)Revival of religious feeling in the American

colonies during the 1730s and 1740s

Jonathan Edwards & George Whitefield

Albany Congress (1754-1755)- Meeting of representatives from seven of the British colonies

**lack of unity** (Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island)

French & Indian War (1754-1763)- Conflict in North America, lasting from 1754-1763 between

Britain and France

Proclamation of 1763- British order which banned American colonists from settling

west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Sugar Act (1764)- Trade law enacted by Parliament to reduce smuggling in the British

colonies of North America

Stamp Act (1765)- Law in which Parliament established the first taxation of goods and

services within the British colonies of North America

Boston Massacre (March 1770)- Clash between British soldiers and Boston colonists in which five

colonists were killed

Boston Tea Party (1773)- The dumping of 18,000 lbs. of tea into Boston Harbor by colonists to

protest the Tea Act.

Quartering Act (1774)- Law authorizing British commanders to

house soldiers in vacant private homesand other buildings.

First Continental Congress (Sept. 1774)- 56 delegates met in Philadelphia and drew up a declaration of colonial

rights.

Battles of Lexington & Concord (April 1775)- Lasted 15 minutes, Paul Revere’s ride along with others, “this is a glorious

day for America” (Adams said to Hancock)Battle of Bunker Hill First head to head battleOlive Branch Petition Last attempt at a return to harmony

Declaration of Independence (1776)- Document written by Thomas Jefferson; Continental Congress

declaring independence from Britain.

Treaty of Paris (Rev. War) 1783- Ended the Revolutionary War, confirming the independence of the

U.S., sets boundaries of the new nation

June 17, 1775 Casualties

Colonists: 450 British: 1,000+

July 8, 1775 King George rejected the petition.

Blockade.

Charters of Freedom : Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of RightsDeclaration of Independence divided in to

4 sections.1. Preamble announces the reason for the

document2. A section which explains the political

principles underlying the rights of the people

3. A list of unfair acts of the king4. Actual declaring of independence from

Britain

Background: proclaim independence, do away with hereditary kings

5 Reasons: Destiny Trade freely with other nations Treated as POW’s instead of rebels Easier to obtain foreign aid Create a better society

6 Reasons for remaining loyal: Native Am. & Slaves with promises of freedom &

views their future as less threatening Self Interest (I.e. royal officers, judges, governors) Wealthy didn’t like mob rule. Strict believers in

law/order. Better overall protection. Choose sides for spite (ethnic groups in certain

areas) Presence of British troops. Neutrality became

difficult. Felt disconnected. Not truly affected or aware.

Please place the following events in order of which they occurred. You do not have to write the year. Early 1700’s-1783

- Boston Massacre - Boston Tea Party- First Continental Congress - Great Awakening - Albany Congress - Sugar Act- French & Indian War - Quartering Act- Treaty of Paris (Rev. War) - Stamp Act- Declaration of Independence - Proclamation Line of

1763- Battles of Lexington & Concord -Battle at Bunker Hill -Olive Branch Petition

7. Boston Massacre 8. Boston Tea Party

11. Second Continental Congress 1. Great Awakening

-2. Albany Congress 5. Sugar Act

-3. French & Indian War 9. Quartering Act

-15.Treaty of Paris (Rev. War) 6. Stamp Act

-14.Declaration of Independence 4. Proclamation Line of 1763

-10. Battles of Lexington & Concord 12.Battle at Bunker Hill

13. Olive Branch Petition

1.LEGISLATION OR ORGANIZATION

2.GOALS

3.EFFECTS

4.PROVIDE A CURRENT, REAL COMPARISON or INVENT A BELIEVABLE COMPARISON