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Understanding the Path to Independence: British and Colonial Opinions in the 18th Century

This lesson explores the divergent opinions between British authorities and American colonists leading up to the Declaration of Independence. Students will identify key differences between Patriots and Loyalists, the evolving sentiments towards British rule, and the steps that incited revolutionary feelings among the colonists. From the reluctance of some colonists to the fierce protests that unified them, this discussion highlights major events such as the Stamp Act Congress and the significance of early confrontations like those at Lexington and Concord.

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Understanding the Path to Independence: British and Colonial Opinions in the 18th Century

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  1. ‘Tis Time To Part Declaring Independence

  2. Focus Question: Identify three differences of opinion between the British and the Colonists.

  3. Objectives • After today’s lesson, you will: • Identify the differences between Patriots and Loyalists • Identify key steps leading to the Declaration of Independence. • Discuss the opinions of colonists from a number of backgrounds toward the Independence movement

  4. Reluctant Revolutionaries • Throughout the 1760s and early 1770s, colonists professed loyalty to Britain • Fought for “Rights as Englishmen” • Content to keep things as they were.

  5. Rivalry With Parliament • Colonists felt that the King was being misled • Parliament illegally expanding authority • Parliament was changing all the rules • Colonists launched protests

  6. Protests Fostered Unity Stamp Act Congress of 1765 Nonimportation Agreement Committees of Correspondence Sons of Liberty Daughters of Liberty

  7. The Shot Heard ‘Round the World British and Colonial forces met on April 19, 1775 • Skirmishes at Lexington and Concord • Colonists fought for “Rights as Englishmen” • Met in a full battle at Bunker Hill in June

  8. Olive Branch Petition • Congress sent a message to George III • Professed colonial loyalty to the King • Asked to return to policies prior to 1763 • Rejected outright by George III

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