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The Acts That Sparked a Revolution: Colonists Against Their Government in 18th Century America

Explore key events like the Proclamation Line, Stamp Act, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, and more that led to the American Revolution. Learn the reasons why colonists revolted and the impact of acts like the Quartering Act and Boston Massacre. Understand the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the Shot Heard Around the World, and the divide between Loyalists and Patriots. Reflect on historical parallels with modern revolts worldwide.

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The Acts That Sparked a Revolution: Colonists Against Their Government in 18th Century America

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  1. The Acts That StartedA Revolution

  2. If you think about your native country was there a time when people wanted to revolt against the government? What were the reasons why the people revolted against the government?

  3. Proclamation Line (1763) • What does it mean to Proclaim? • If we have a “line” what are we doing in this law? • The colonists could not settle west • Why is this bad for the colonists? • Need land to farm and vote

  4. Stamp Act (1765) Give an example • Had to pay a tax on newspapers, legal documents, deck of cards, dice, and pamphlets Why would this hurt the colonists?

  5. Quartering Act (1765) • British soldiers were allowed to stay in the colonists homes EEK! How would your family feel?

  6. Declaratory Act (1766) Parliament • Parliament can pass laws for the colonies “in all cases whatsoever” Why does this act make them angry? Do the colonists have representation in Parliament?

  7. Tea Act (1773) • Tax on Tea • Could only buy tea • from Britain • Can’t trade with • other countries How does this hurt the colonists & business owners?

  8. Boston Tea Party (1773) • The colonists were angry over the Tea Act • One night they dressed as Native Americans and threw the tea into the Boston Harbor How does this hurt the tea companies?

  9. The Intolerable Acts • British closed Boston Harbor • Why is this bad? • Stops trade • Hurts the colonists economically

  10. Boston Massacre (1770) • British troops opened fire on a crowd of colonists and killed five • There was a disagreement over why they fired Crispus Attucks was the first to be killed

  11. The Shot Heard Around the World(1775) • Battle of Lexington & Concord, Massachusetts • There was a stand-off between colonists and the British troops • No one knows who really fired first • Starts the American Revolution What is a stand-off?

  12. Which Side Would You Be On? • Loyalists- Stayed Loyal to England Why? • Patriots- Helped with the revolution against England Do you think they have a right to revolt? Why?

  13. The Declaration of Independence • Written mainly by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 • Has three main parts: • 1. Basic ideas about government and the people • 2. Reasons why they should be free • 3. Complaints against the British King • Congress Accepted it on July 4th, 1776

  14. Let’s Look at the D.O.I • What does the DOI say is a reason the colonists should be independent? • The King is not protecting the colonists natural rights • What are some complaints the colonists have? • Taxes, unfair jail time, limited trade, etc.

  15. Activity: • Create a poster supporting the Patriots or the Loyalist • 1. Use pictures • 2. Have a slogan • What are reasons you might revolt? • What are examples of why people are revolting today? OR

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