The Road to Revolution: America's Fight for Independence PDF

The Road to Revolution: America's Fight for Independence Explore the key events and ideologies that ignited the American Revolution, culminating in the birth of a new nation. by Sarah Foster Causes of Rising Tensions with Britain Taxation Without Representation Economic Restrictions...

The Road to Revolution: America's Fight for Independence Explore the key events and ideologies that ignited the American Revolution, culminating in the birth of a new nation. by Sarah Foster Causes of Rising Tensions with Britain Taxation Without Representation Economic Restrictions Cultural and Ideological Differences The colonists protested against British policies, including the British taxation without their consent Navigation Acts, restricted colonial Growing differences in values and in Parliament, arguing for self- trade and economic growth, sparking beliefs, particularly regarding governance. resentment. freedom and self-governance, fueled the divide between the colonies and Britain. The French and Indian War and its Aftermath 1754-1763 1764 The war resulted in British victory, but it also left Britain The Sugar Act, imposing taxes on sugar, molasses, and heavily in debt, prompting new taxes on the colonies. other goods, was met with colonial resistance. 1 2 3 1763 The Proclamation of 1763, limiting colonial westward expansion, angered colonists seeking new lands. Increasing British Control over the Colonies 1. Quartering Act 2. Stamp Act 3. Townshend Acts This act required colonists to The Stamp Act imposed taxes on These acts imposed taxes on tea, provide housing and supplies for all printed materials, leading to glass, and other goods, further British soldiers, fueling resentment. widespread protests and boycotts. escalating tensions. Proclamation of 1763 Red line shows England controlling them and cannot move west. The Stamp Act and Growing Colonial Opposition Colonial Boycotts The "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania" Colonists organized boycotts of British goods, demonstrating their This influential series of essays united resistance to unjust argued against the Stamp Act and taxation. for colonial rights. Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" Speech This powerful speech ignited the spirit of rebellion, calling for freedom from British oppression. The Boston Massacre and the Townshend Acts March 5, 1770 1 A confrontation between British soldiers and colonists in Boston resulted in five deaths. Townshend Acts Repealed 2 Public outrage over the massacre and continued protests led to the repeal of most Townshend Acts. Tax on Tea Remains 3 The tax on tea remained, however, becoming a symbol of British oppression and fueling further resistance. The Boston Tea Party and the Intolerable Acts December 16, 1773 Colonists disguised as Native Americans dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston 1 Harbor. Intolerable Acts 2 Britain responded with harsh measures known as the Intolerable Acts, further intensifying tensions. Colonial Unity 3 The acts united the colonies in opposition to British rule, solidifying a sense of shared grievance. The First Continental Congress and Calls for Independence September 1774 1 Delegates from 12 colonies met to discuss their grievances with Britain. Calls for Boycotts 2 The Congress called for a boycott of British goods, signaling growing colonial defiance. Declaration of Rights and Grievances 3 The Congress issued a declaration asserting colonial rights and outlining their demands. Lexington and Concord: The Start of the Revolutionary War 1775 1775 1776 April 19 Second Continental Congress Declaration of Independence The first shots of the Revolutionary The colonies formed the Continental The colonies declared their War were fired at Lexington and Army and elected George Washington independence from Britain, marking a Concord. as commander-in-chief. turning point in the revolution.