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Influential Events in American Independence Movement

Explore the key events that shaped the American Independence Movement, including the Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and the Intolerable Acts. Understand the impact of these events on the colonists' fight for independence.

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Influential Events in American Independence Movement

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  1. Which events helped to influence the American Independence Movement? The Road to Independence, Part I If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention!

  2. I. King George III A. Proclamation of 1763 (see map pg. 38) 1. No settlement west of Appalachians a. Defending colonists from Native Americans = too expensive! b. Overcrowded colonists upset that British didn’t act in their interest

  3. 1. Tax on documents & printed items (wills, newspapers, etc.) 2. Unifying: Effected all types of ppl in colonies 3. Real Issue: Parliament shouldn’t be able to impose taxes on the Colonists who weren’t represented a. “No taxation without representation!” 4. “Sons of Liberty” Organizes boycott of Brit. goods  Parliament repeals Stamp Act 03/1766 II. Parliament A. Stamp Act, passed 03/1765

  4. III.Boston Massacre, 03/05/1770 • A mob taunts Brit. Soldiers  skirmish breaks out • Five colonists killed • John Adams is lead defense lawyer for British Cpt. Preston B. Unified colonists 1. Symbol of Brit. oppression & brutality Runaway slave Crispus Attucks: “1st Casualty of the Revolution”

  5. “Bloody Massacre Perpetrated in Kings Street in Boston, March 5, 1770” • * Answer in complete sentences in your notes: • What event is this depicting? • Which two sides are shown? Which side is depicted as the aggressor? • Do you see anyone missing? Why would he be left out? • How is Cpt. Preston depicted? • Could this be propaganda? Explain. Butcher’s Hall Brit. Cpt. Preston Paul Revere’s Engraving, 3 weeks after Massacre

  6. Alonzo Chappel’s Rendition, 1860 • * Answer in complete sentences in your notes: • What event is shown? • Which two sides are shown? Which side is depicted as the aggressor? • Do you see anyone missing? Why would he be left out? • How is Cpt. Preston depicted? • How is this image different than Revere’s? • Which depiction is more valid? Explain. Brit. Cpt. Preston

  7. IV. Boston Tea Act  Party, 1773 A. Tea Act removed tariffs & taxes on Brit. East India Company tea 1. This enraged colonists 2. Mass popular protest: Begin to boycott tea B. Tea Party:150 rebels dressed as Mohawk Indians dumped Brit. East India Co. tea into Boston Harbor 1. 18,000 pounds of tea!

  8. V. Intolerable/ Coercive Acts, 1774 A. Shut down Boston Harbor B. Forced colonists to house British soldiers C. Gov’r of Mass. imposes martial law 1. Reduced civil rights & right of self-government Something must be done!

  9. Please answer the following questions in your notes in complete sentences. • Where are most of the “loyalist strongholds” & “contested” areas located? Why do you think this is?

  10. Look at Ben Franklin’s political cartoon & answer in complete sentences below notes. 1. Franklin made this cartoon in 1754, as French & Indian War was breaking out. What message did Franklin intend? 2. Now, what if the year was 1774? How does your answer change? Why?

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