Causes of American Revolution

By leahbeastrom
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    The Great Awakening

    A series of religious revivals aimed at restoring intensity and dedication of the early Puritan church.
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    French and Indian War

    North American conflict that ignited a war between the French and the British.

  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    End of the French and Indian War where Great Britain claimed more land and France owned only a few islands and colonies. “Treaty of Paris.” 29 Aug. 2018, https://goo.gl/images/qkes66.

  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act
    British law that charged duties on imported sugar from other countries. It also halved the duty on foreign-made molasses. “Stamp and Sugar Act.” TesTeach, https://goo.gl/images/gXBseS.

  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    Imposed a tax on documents and printed items. “Stamp Act.” Land of the Brave, https://goo.gl/images/CRN1M5.

  • Townshend Act

    Townshend Act
    Passed by Parliament to tax goods that were imported into the colony from Britain. "Townshend Acts." History, A&E Television Networks, 2018, https://goo.gl/images/KJeFV7.

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    A mob gathered in front of the Boston Customs House and taunted British soldiers. Five colonists were killed or wounded. “Boston Massacre.” History, A&E Television Networks, 2018, https://goo.gl/images/Zb8dhQ.

  • Tea Act

    Tea Act
    Granted the British East India Company the right to sell tea to the colonies free of the taxes that colonial tea sellers had to pay. "Boston Tea Party." Historic Tours of America, 2018,https://goo.gl/images/b6UnAr.

  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    Boston rebels disguised as Indians dumped 18,000 pounds of the East India Company's tea into the waters of the Boston harbor. "Boston Tea Party." History, A&E Television Networks, 2018, https://goo.gl/images/EDmWkc.

  • Intolerable Acts

    Intolerable Acts
    Series of acts passed by Parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party. "The Intolerable Acts." U.S. History, The Independence Hall Association, 2018, https://goo.gl/images/TEFrf8.

  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress
    56 delegates met in Philadelphia and drew up a declaration of colonial rights. "Continental Congress." History, A&E Television Networks, 2018, https://goo.gl/images/bCmexZ.

  • Quartering Act

    Quartering Act
    Authorized British commanders to house soldiers in vacant private homes and other buildings. "Quartering Act." Land of the Brave, https://goo.gl/images/p2kY8s.

  • Second Continental Congress

    Second Continental Congress
    Colonial leaders in Philadelphia debated about the loyalties that divided colonists. Pavao, Paul, Whitelocke, Janelle, and Pavao, Esther."Second Continental Congress." Revolutionary-War, 2017, https://goo.gl/images/GhxXZs.

  • Lexington and Concord

    Lexington and Concord
    Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott rode out to spread the word that 700 British troops (redcoats) were headed for Concord. “Battle of Lexington and Concord.” American Military History Podcast, 2018, https://goo.gl/images/JYEjSU.

  • Publishing of Common Sense

    Publishing of Common Sense
    Written by Thomas Paine, the 50-page pamphlet attacked King George and the monarchy in favor of American independence. Durst, Phil. "'Common Sense' for Dairy Farmers." Dairy Herd Management, Farm Journal, 2018, https://goo.gl/images/8hYwzY.

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    The American colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence and declared freedom from Britain. "Declaration of Independence." Web Guides, The Library of Congress, 9, Jan. 2018, https://goo.gl/images/v3ukS4.