My sumptuous padlet by Delilah Knowles

Introduction

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Colonists- During the early stages of the American, most colonists still considered themselves English subjects who were being denied their rights, which is why we hear the term "No taxation without representation" in our history books. However, as Britain implemented more acts, America yearned for independence. The colonists experienced living in a country with its government and ideals without England's control due to salutary neglect. So Britain's sudden need for taxes and control drove a wedge between America and its mother country.
British—Britain had an extreme debt after the French and Indian War. Due to this, it began taxing the colonists at an extreme rate. Britain's king could feel his grip loosening on the colonists and their growing disdain, so he implemented stricter rules and placed many tax acts on the colonies.

1. The French and Indian War 1754-1763

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The French and Indian war was between France and Great Britain over land in the New World. When natives wanted to keep control over the upper Ohio river valley, France and Britain simultaneously claimed the area.

2. The Proclamation of 1763

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A boundary implemented by Great Britain prohibited Anglo-Americans from settling in the Appalachian mountain area. This was intended to slow Western expansion.

3. The Sugar Act 1764

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Britain implemented this act to end smuggling and increase its profit. The French and Dutch West Indies had more revenue in the sugar trade than Britain, and Britain aimed to stop this because it had large debts due to the recent war and needed to increase its revenue.

4. The Stamp Act 1765

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The Stamp Act taxed the colonists' news, media, and printed documents. A little stamp represented this if the tax was paid. Document 3, "The Founding Fathers on the Stamp Act: George Washington & John Adams, 1765," states, " The Colonists look upon this unconstitutional method of Taxation as an attack upon their Liberties," further displaying the growing tensions between the colonists and Britain. It was set in place to allow Britain the most money to pay off its debts through the taxation of colonies.

5. The Quartering Act of 1765

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The Quartering Act was a law enacted by the British Parliament in 1765. It required the American colonies to provide housing, food, and other provisions to British troops stationed in the colonies. The act was a source of tension between the colonists and the British government and was seen as an infringement on the colonists' rights.

6. The Sons of Liberty Protest in Boston 1765

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The Sons of Liberty was an organization of men who fought for colonist rights. They organized protests against British implementations of specific acts, sometimes targeting specific figureheads like Andrew Oliver, as mentioned in Document 1: Protest in Boston.

7. The Stamp Act Congress 1765

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The Stamp Act Congress was held in New York, where nine representatives met to discuss “rights and grievances.” They also started a petition to repeal the Stamp Act.

8. The Declaratory Act 1766

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The declaratory act was made on the same day as the repeal of the Stamp Act and amended the Sugar Act. It stated that Parliament could make binding laws on colonists in any circumstance.

9. The Townshend Act 1767

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Act passage by the British Parliament that colonists saw as an abusive power as they taxed an array of goods that American colonies needed at an extreme rate. It implemented taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.

10. The Boston Massacre 1770

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Document 1: The Boston Massacre talks about how colonists and British soldiers had Rising tension. At one point, a group of colonists started harassing British soldiers, and after a bit, British soldiers began firing at the colonists, causing five fatalities. Soon after, there was a propaganda war between the loyalists and the Patriots.

11. The Tea Act 1773

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The British implemented the Tea Act to prevent the smuggling of tea. As most of the tea and colonies were being smuggled from France and the Dutch East Indies at an immense rate, Britain began importing tea at an even cheaper rate to form a monopoly. This is all discussed within our notes and in Document 3: The Tea Act & The Boston Tea Party.

12. The Boston Tea Party 1773

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That's when colonists stormed a British boat importing tea and poured 1.8 million dollars into the harbor. The colonists were disguised as Native Americans. All the Sons of Liberty participated in this protest. This all was said in Document 3: The Tea Act & The Boston Tea Party.

13. The Intolerable Acts of 1774

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The Intolerable Acts were a set of Acts explicitly designed to punish and restrict colonists. These acts targeted the Massachusetts colony in particular. Boston Harbor was closed, the Quartering Act was increased, and housing for British soldiers was provided within Massachusetts. Massachusetts was put under direct British rule, and the king appointed officials. These points are stated in Document 1: The Intolerable (Coercive) Acts: Major Acts.

14. The First Continental Congress 1774

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At the First Continental Congress, they established they would have the same rights as Englishmen. Also, at this meeting, they suspended trade with Great Britain to protest Britain's relentless abuse of power.

15. The Battle of Lexington and Concord 1775-1783

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It was the first Revolutionary War when British soldiers moved from Boston towards Lexington and Concord as they had suspicions that colonists were hiding materials for war due to the suspicion they wanted to investigate. Materials were collected, and revolutionaries were imprisoned. This sparked the initiation of the war. Details are displayed in Document 3: Lexington & Concord.

Fun Facts

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Document One says there were 4,000 British soldiers in Boston due to the violent protests 1770.
Document Two discusses the Daughters of Liberty, which states that they “passed non-importation agreements and boycotts.” They refused to buy British goods in protest of the acts they implemented. They made clothes for colonists so they wouldn't purchase British textiles.

From 1754-1770, Britain had two kings, George II and George III.

Sources/Credit

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HIPP

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"The Founding Fathers on the Stamp Act: George Washington & John Adams, 1765," states, "

I- The intended audience was colonists who wanted liberties and freedom from Britain. This was more concerning to patriots than loyalists, but it affected both groups.

"Document 1: Protest in Boston"

H- There were growing tensions between colonists and Britain. Due to the British implementation of acts and extensive taxing, colonists began to protest.

"Document 1: The Boston Massacre"

P- The purpose was to discuss all the facts about the massacre. The document explicitly states numbers to indeed display the truth of the event.
"Document 1: The Intolerable (Coercive) Acts: Major Acts"

I- the intended audience was the colonists of Massachusetts. They also targeted colonists in the war because of the type of retaliation that may occur if they protested similarly.

"Document 3: Lexington & Concord"

P- The point of view of the tan drawing under this document was one of a soldier on the field. It was drawn from this perspective to give viewers better insight into the situation.