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Key Events in Colonial Resistance: From Taxes to Independence (1764-1777)

This worksheet outlines critical events from 1764 to 1777 that catalyzed colonial resistance against British rule. It highlights significant legislation such as the Sugar, Stamp, and Townshend Acts designed to raise revenue and exert control over the colonies. Major incidents like the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party exemplified escalating tensions and unified colonial defiance. The formation of the Continental Congress and the Declaration of Independence marked pivotal moments in establishing the colonies' path toward autonomy. Lastly, the Battle of Saratoga showcased a vital turning point in the push for American independence.

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Key Events in Colonial Resistance: From Taxes to Independence (1764-1777)

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  1. Steps Toward A New Nation Chapter 4 - Worksheet

  2. 1. Year: 1764-1767 • SUGAR, STAMP AND TOWNSHEND ACTS • PURPOSE/SIGNIFICANCE • Intended to raise revenue to support troops in colonies through trade and direct taxes, and to exert control over colonies • COLONIAL AND/OR BRITISH REACTION • United colonists in resisting taxation without representation through protests, public demonstrations, resolutions and boycotts of British goods.

  3. 2. Year: 1770 • BOSTON MASSACRE • PURPOSE/SIGNIFICANCE • Colonial protest escalated into deadly confrontation with British troops • COLONIAL AND/OR BRITISH REACTION • Became symbol of British tyranny, increasing colonial resistance

  4. 3. Year: 1773 • BOSTON TEA PARTY • PURPOSE/SIGNIFICANCE • Patriots destroyed British tea in protest of the Tea Act • COLONIAL AND/OR BRITISH REACTION • Britain responded with Coercive Acts to punish Boston

  5. 4. Year: 1774 • FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS • PURPOSE/SIGNIFICANCE • Issued Declaration of Rights and Grievances condemning Coercive Acts; approved Continental Association to enforce boycotts • COLONIAL AND/OR BRITISH REACTION • Infuriated British officials and Loyalists who supported the king

  6. 5. Year: 1775 • BATTLES AT LEXINGTON AND CONCORD • PURPOSE/SIGNIFICANCE • British troops intended to seize militia supplies in Massachusetts • COLONIAL AND/OR BRITISH REACTION • Minutemen resisted British troops with force; united militia forces against Britain

  7. 6. Year: 1775 • SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS • PURPOSE/SIGNIFICANCE • Formed Continental Army with George Washington as commander in chief; assumed role of central government • COLONIAL AND/OR BRITISH REACTION • King George issued Proclamation for Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition, effectively declaring war against the colonies

  8. 7. Year: 1776 • DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE • PURPOSE/SIGNIFICANCE • Continental Congress declared independence • COLONIAL AND/OR BRITISH REACTION • British troops increased to 32,000 under General William Howe

  9. 8. Year: 1777 • BATTLE OF SARATOGA • PURPOSE/SIGNIFICANCE • Resounding American Victory proved turning point in the war • COLONIAL AND/OR BRITISH REACTION • Improved American morale; France committed troops to American cause

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