Unit 2 ReviewChapters 4-9(5-7 LEP) :Unit 2 ReviewChapters 4-9(5-7 LEP) 2009-2010
What: ordered colonial assemblies to provide food (beer), candles, and living quarters for British soldiers stationed in the coloniesPublic buildings (taverns, village greens)EFFECT:created resentment :2 What: ordered colonial assemblies to provide food (beer), candles, and living quarters for British soldiers stationed in the coloniesPublic buildings (taverns, village greens)EFFECT:created resentment Quartering Act The American Revolution/Constitution
He helped start the French and Indian War and ended up surrendering Fort Necessity to the French. :3 He helped start the French and Indian War and ended up surrendering Fort Necessity to the French. George Washington The American Revolution/Constitution
British prime minister who changed the strategy in the French and Indian War leading the British to invade Canada and win the war. :4 British prime minister who changed the strategy in the French and Indian War leading the British to invade Canada and win the war. William Pitt The American Revolution/Constitution
It ended the Seven Years War in Europe and the parallel French and Indian War in North America. Under the treaty, Britain won all of Canada and almost all of the modern United States east of the Mississippi.Britain became dominant power in North America! :5 It ended the Seven Years War in Europe and the parallel French and Indian War in North America. Under the treaty, Britain won all of Canada and almost all of the modern United States east of the Mississippi.Britain became dominant power in North America! Treaty of Paris ( 1763) The American Revolution/Constitution
WHAT:12 letters published by John Dickinson against Townshend ActParliament could regulate commerceBUT: colonies had power over their own internal affairs taxes for raising revenue, rather than regulating trade, were a violation of English law. EFFECT:inspired anti-British sentiment throughout the colonies. :6 WHAT:12 letters published by John Dickinson against Townshend ActParliament could regulate commerceBUT: colonies had power over their own internal affairs taxes for raising revenue, rather than regulating trade, were a violation of English law. EFFECT:inspired anti-British sentiment throughout the colonies. Letters from a Pennsylvania Farmer The American Revolution/Constitution
He was the King of England from 1760 to 1820, exercised a greater hand in the government of the American colonies than had many of his predecessors. Colonists were torn between loyalty to the king and resistance to acts carried out in his name. He rejected the Olive Branch Petition, the colonists came to see him as a tyrant. :7 He was the King of England from 1760 to 1820, exercised a greater hand in the government of the American colonies than had many of his predecessors. Colonists were torn between loyalty to the king and resistance to acts carried out in his name. He rejected the Olive Branch Petition, the colonists came to see him as a tyrant. King George III The American Revolution/Constitution
Passed in 1774, they were meant to punish the colonists after the 1773 Boston Tea Party and the unrelated Quebec Act. They were seen by American colonists as the blueprints for a British plan to deny the Americans representative government. They led to the First Continental Congress. :8 Passed in 1774, they were meant to punish the colonists after the 1773 Boston Tea Party and the unrelated Quebec Act. They were seen by American colonists as the blueprints for a British plan to deny the Americans representative government. They led to the First Continental Congress. Intolerable Acts The American Revolution/Constitution
Parliament passed this greatly detested law which established Roman-Catholicism as the official religion in ________, making Protestants angry. Also, Canada’s government was awarded an abundance of powers, but was in turn, given no legislature. The law also extended _________ 1774 land claims, further angering colonists. IT MADE COLONISTS MAD!!! :9 Parliament passed this greatly detested law which established Roman-Catholicism as the official religion in ________, making Protestants angry. Also, Canada’s government was awarded an abundance of powers, but was in turn, given no legislature. The law also extended _________ 1774 land claims, further angering colonists. IT MADE COLONISTS MAD!!! Quebec Act The American Revolution/Constitution
CALLED FOR:immediate repeal of the Intolerable Actsboycotts of English goodsdrafted a declaration of rights“The Association”:Complete boycott – non-importation, non-exportation, non-consumptionCalled for another meeting in May of 1775 if rights weren't recognized :10 CALLED FOR:immediate repeal of the Intolerable Actsboycotts of English goodsdrafted a declaration of rights“The Association”:Complete boycott – non-importation, non-exportation, non-consumptionCalled for another meeting in May of 1775 if rights weren't recognized First Continental Congress The American Revolution/Constitution
Passed in 1766 just after the repeal of the Stamp Act, it stated Parliament had the right to tax and make laws for the colonies “in all cases whatsoever” Most colonists interpreted the act as a face-saving mechanism and nothing more. :11 Passed in 1766 just after the repeal of the Stamp Act, it stated Parliament had the right to tax and make laws for the colonies “in all cases whatsoever” Most colonists interpreted the act as a face-saving mechanism and nothing more. Declaratory Act The American Revolution/Constitution
They were organized by patriot leader Samuel Adams, and were a system of communication between patriot leaders in New England and throughout the colonies. They provided the organization necessary to unite the colonies in opposition to Parliament. They sent delegates to the First Continental Congress. :12 They were organized by patriot leader Samuel Adams, and were a system of communication between patriot leaders in New England and throughout the colonies. They provided the organization necessary to unite the colonies in opposition to Parliament. They sent delegates to the First Continental Congress. Committees of Correspondence The American Revolution/Constitution
Boston patriots organized it to protest the 1773 Tea Act. In December 1773, Samuel Adams warned Boston residents of the consequences of the Tea Act. Following the meeting, approximately 50 young men dressed as Mohawk Indians boarded British ships and dumped the cargo into Boston Harbor. :13 Boston patriots organized it to protest the 1773 Tea Act. In December 1773, Samuel Adams warned Boston residents of the consequences of the Tea Act. Following the meeting, approximately 50 young men dressed as Mohawk Indians boarded British ships and dumped the cargo into Boston Harbor. Boston Tea Party The American Revolution/Constitution
In March 1770, a crowd of colonists protested against British customs and the presence of British troops in Boston. Violence flared, and five colonists were killed. Paul Revere’s engraving of it was used as anti-British propaganda :14 In March 1770, a crowd of colonists protested against British customs and the presence of British troops in Boston. Violence flared, and five colonists were killed. Paul Revere’s engraving of it was used as anti-British propaganda Boston Massacre The American Revolution/Constitution
Also known as the Age of Reason, it was an intellectual movement that spread through Europe and America in the eighteenth century. Followers championed the principles of rationalism and logic in all areas of thought—religious, political, social, and economic. Their skepticism toward beliefs that could not be proved by science or clear logic naturally led to Deism. :15 Also known as the Age of Reason, it was an intellectual movement that spread through Europe and America in the eighteenth century. Followers championed the principles of rationalism and logic in all areas of thought—religious, political, social, and economic. Their skepticism toward beliefs that could not be proved by science or clear logic naturally led to Deism. Enlightenment The American Revolution/Constitution
They led colonial opposition (often violent) to the Stamp Act. The organization brought a new level of sophistication to mass demonstrations, forbidding followers to carry weapons and using strict discipline and military formations to direct protesters. :16 They led colonial opposition (often violent) to the Stamp Act. The organization brought a new level of sophistication to mass demonstrations, forbidding followers to carry weapons and using strict discipline and military formations to direct protesters. Sons and Daughters of Liberty The American Revolution/Constitution
Benjamin Franklin submitted it at the 1754 gathering of colonial delegates in New York. It called for the colonies to unify in the face of French and Native American threats. The delegates approved it, but the colonies rejected it for fear of losing too much power. The Crown did not support the plan, either, as it was wary of too much cooperation between the colonies. :17 Benjamin Franklin submitted it at the 1754 gathering of colonial delegates in New York. It called for the colonies to unify in the face of French and Native American threats. The delegates approved it, but the colonies rejected it for fear of losing too much power. The Crown did not support the plan, either, as it was wary of too much cooperation between the colonies. Albany Plan The American Revolution/Constitution
After the French and Indian War, colonists began moving westward and settling on Indian land. This migration led to _____________________ in 1763, when a large number of Indian tribes banded together under an Ottawa chief to keep the colonists from taking over their land. It led to Britain’s Proclamation of 1763, which stated that colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains :18 After the French and Indian War, colonists began moving westward and settling on Indian land. This migration led to _____________________ in 1763, when a large number of Indian tribes banded together under an Ottawa chief to keep the colonists from taking over their land. It led to Britain’s Proclamation of 1763, which stated that colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains Pontiac’s Rebellion The American Revolution/Constitution
Made by the British government after the French and Indian War, it forbade British colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, and required any settlers already living west of the mountains to move back east (Britain explained it was only temporary, for it was meant to calm the Indians). MADE COLONISTS ANGRY! :19 Made by the British government after the French and Indian War, it forbade British colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, and required any settlers already living west of the mountains to move back east (Britain explained it was only temporary, for it was meant to calm the Indians). MADE COLONISTS ANGRY! Proclamation of 1763 The American Revolution/Constitution
An assembly of delegates from 9 of the original 13 colonies in 1765 which was intended to protest the Stamp Act. They agreed that external taxes were ok, but argued that only colonial legislatures had the authority to tax the colonists) met in New York City and presented the Declaration of Rights and Grievances, but the group’s demand for no taxation without representation was refused by the House of Commons. (EXAMPLE OF INTER-COLONIAL COOPERATION) :20 An assembly of delegates from 9 of the original 13 colonies in 1765 which was intended to protest the Stamp Act. They agreed that external taxes were ok, but argued that only colonial legislatures had the authority to tax the colonists) met in New York City and presented the Declaration of Rights and Grievances, but the group’s demand for no taxation without representation was refused by the House of Commons. (EXAMPLE OF INTER-COLONIAL COOPERATION) Stamp Act Congress, 1765 The American Revolution/Constitution
He played a key role in the defense of colonial rights. He had been a leader of the Sons of Liberty and suggested the formation of the Committees of Correspondence. He was crucial in spreading the principle of colonial rights throughout New England and is credited with provoking the Boston Tea Party. :21 He played a key role in the defense of colonial rights. He had been a leader of the Sons of Liberty and suggested the formation of the Committees of Correspondence. He was crucial in spreading the principle of colonial rights throughout New England and is credited with provoking the Boston Tea Party. Samuel Adams The American Revolution/Constitution
When colonists argued “no taxation without representation”, Grenville and Parliament argued that the members of Parliament represented ALL BRITISH SUBJECTS whether in the mother country or its colonies. This was called? :22 When colonists argued “no taxation without representation”, Grenville and Parliament argued that the members of Parliament represented ALL BRITISH SUBJECTS whether in the mother country or its colonies. This was called? Virtual Representation The American Revolution/Constitution
WHO:James Otis and Samuel AdamsWHAT:written in Boston and circulated through the coloniesurged colonies to petition for repeal of Townshend ActsParliament threatened to dissolve all colonial legislatures which did not rescind letter. RESULT:more non-importation agreements (boycotts) Boston, New York, and Philadelphiaincreased smuggling :23 WHO:James Otis and Samuel AdamsWHAT:written in Boston and circulated through the coloniesurged colonies to petition for repeal of Townshend ActsParliament threatened to dissolve all colonial legislatures which did not rescind letter. RESULT:more non-importation agreements (boycotts) Boston, New York, and Philadelphiaincreased smuggling Massachusetts Circular Letter,1768 The American Revolution/Constitution
General search warrants that allowed British customs officers to search any colonial building or ship that they believed might contain smuggled goods, even without probable cause for suspicion. The colonists considered them to be a grave infringement upon their personal liberties. :24 General search warrants that allowed British customs officers to search any colonial building or ship that they believed might contain smuggled goods, even without probable cause for suspicion. The colonists considered them to be a grave infringement upon their personal liberties. Writs of Assistance The American Revolution/Constitution
In response to the 1765 Stamp Act, Patrick Henry persuaded the Virginia House of Burgesses to adopt several strongly worded resolutions that denied Parliament’s right to tax the colonies. They persuaded many other colonial legislatures to adopt similar positions. These were known as? :25 In response to the 1765 Stamp Act, Patrick Henry persuaded the Virginia House of Burgesses to adopt several strongly worded resolutions that denied Parliament’s right to tax the colonies. They persuaded many other colonial legislatures to adopt similar positions. These were known as? Virginia Resolves The American Revolution/Constitution
In 1767, it taxed (indirect tax) glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea entering the colonies. The colonists objected to the fact that the money was used to pay crown’s officials in colonies :26 In 1767, it taxed (indirect tax) glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea entering the colonies. The colonists objected to the fact that the money was used to pay crown’s officials in colonies Townshend Acts The American Revolution/Constitution
In 1773, it allowed the British East India Company to sell directly to consumers rather than through merchants. This act effectively created a monopoly for the East India Company, which had been in financial difficulties. It outraged many colonists and prompted the event that led to the British passing the Coercive Acts. :27 In 1773, it allowed the British East India Company to sell directly to consumers rather than through merchants. This act effectively created a monopoly for the East India Company, which had been in financial difficulties. It outraged many colonists and prompted the event that led to the British passing the Coercive Acts. Tea Act The American Revolution/Constitution
It replaced the Molasses Act of 1733, and actually lowered the tax from 6 cents to 3 cents a barrel, but for the first time adopted provisions that would insure that the tax was strictly enforced; encouraged the use of vice-admiralty courts. :28 It replaced the Molasses Act of 1733, and actually lowered the tax from 6 cents to 3 cents a barrel, but for the first time adopted provisions that would insure that the tax was strictly enforced; encouraged the use of vice-admiralty courts. Sugar Act The American Revolution/Constitution
The First Continental Congress endorsed Massachusetts’s ___________, which declared that the colonies need not obey the 1774 Coercive Acts, since they infringed upon basic liberties. :29 The First Continental Congress endorsed Massachusetts’s ___________, which declared that the colonies need not obey the 1774 Coercive Acts, since they infringed upon basic liberties. Suffolk Resolves The American Revolution/Constitution
It (1765) required colonial Americans to buy special watermarked paper for newspapers and all legal documents. Violators faced juryless trials in vice-admiralty courts, as under the 1764 Sugar Act. It provoked the first organized response to British impositions. :30 It (1765) required colonial Americans to buy special watermarked paper for newspapers and all legal documents. Violators faced juryless trials in vice-admiralty courts, as under the 1764 Sugar Act. It provoked the first organized response to British impositions. Stamp Act The American Revolution/Constitution
Heavily influenced by the Enlightenment, it criticized most traditional religion as irrational and thus unfounded. Proponents of it held that religious beliefs should not simply be accepted but should be acquired through investigation and reflection. :31 Heavily influenced by the Enlightenment, it criticized most traditional religion as irrational and thus unfounded. Proponents of it held that religious beliefs should not simply be accepted but should be acquired through investigation and reflection. Rationalism The American Revolution/Constitution