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Causes of the American Revolution
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End of French and Indian War
French and Indian War In 1754, the French and the British went to war. The French would rally and the British would rally, for control of the Ohio River Valley. The French wanted the land because they traded for some goods that Natives created. The British fought because they wanted to expand , they didn't feel that they had enough land. The French lost and the British won, and with that the war was done. -
Proclamation of 1763
Proclamation 1763- Oh, King George III, his behavior was absurd. When he gave his proclamation, he ticked off the whole darn nation. The year was 1763, and he made laws about geography. The colonists he said, could not go west, and he put them to the test. But they were not afraid of Indians or George. So, they ignored them both, and westward they did forge. This led to war, because with this act came many more. -
Sugar Act
Sugar ActThe Sugar Act was its name, and of course, England was to blame. A tax on molasses and on sugar, Britain was a giant booger! "No taxation without representation," they all said. And soon enough, a boycott was lead. They smuggled sugar far and wide, hoping to get England on their side. They were angry, to the max! They didn't want to pay the tax! This act led to more, and more. Colonists were mad. Their feelings were quite sore. This act, like the others caused the great big war. -
The Stamp Act
This is a video of the Stamp Act1765 was the year that England imposed a tax so dear. The Stamp Act was its terrible name. They taxed newspapers, dice, and cards, the same. On these things a stamp you'd see, and extra tax for the colony. Because of this the colonists were sad. Their lack of representation made them mad. They sent petitions to the king, in hopes that this a change would bring. But they smuggled goods instead, which brought them dread. This act led to war, it's true because over this, colonists didn't coo. -
Quatering Act
Quartering ActThe Colonists were forced to house the British troops. So they all fought back in large and angry groups. It was a violation of their rights and they all refused. And in the end, of course, the colonies were accused.Tension built up and that led to war because Colonists taunted the British more and more. Everyone was angry and violence broke out, but not anyone could do much, but sit around and pout. -
Townshend Act
Townshend ActsThe British put taxes on glass, paper, and tea. They searched all the ships for smuggled bounty. Colonists were mad- it was plain to see. Boycotts of imports they could all agree. Without a second thought of mind, Non-Importation Agreements were signed. This led to war because colonists were not glad, they misbehaved and made the English mad! 1767 was the year when the Townshend Acts did appear. -
The Boston Massacre
Boston Massacre Site March 5, 1770- As always, there are two sides to this story. And neither of them ends in great glory. The British were mad at the Colonists jeers. Gunshots rang out, 5 deaths lead to tears. This lead to war because it was the cherry on top of all the violence, which had to stop. -
Tea Act
Tea ActBefore the colonists had a party with tea, the British Tea Act came to be. From India they could now bring delicious tea without asking the king. Still, the colonists were not too glad, for they felt they had been had. They thought this was a trick, you see, to accept being taxed throughout the colony. This act led to war, because it caused The Boston Tea Party, then the Intolerable Acts, and more. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party The colonists were mad, you see. So, in the harbor, they dumped the tea. This is quite true, it is a fact. It happened because of the famous Tea Act. In Indian clothes they all did dress, and in the water, they created a mess. As punishment for this fine party, the Intolerable Acts were not tardy. Soon these acts led to war and freedom for the colonies knocked on the door. -
First Continental Congress
First Continental CongressSeptember 5th, 1774 is when a meeting was held behind a closed door. 56 congressmen planned a boycott. The Intolerable Acts would not be forgot. This led to war because it annoyed the British, it annoyed them to know that the colonists weren't skiddish! -
Intolerable Acts
Intolerable ActsHere are some interesting facts about the British Intolerable Acts. The harbor in Boston, it was closed. The people felt they had been hosed. The harbor they could use no more, untill the tea was all payed for. The town meetings were forbidden, that's a fact. Introduced was a new Quartering Act. Violence soon led to war and they got oh so very sore. -
Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord Battles April 18th, 1775 was the first shot's date that began eight years of war and of hate. From Lexington to Concord the fighting did rage. Lives were lost and war was waged. -
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
Paul Revere PoemThe British were coming by sea, not by land. Paul Revere announced the situation at hand. "The British are coming," he said loud and clear. Little did he know that war was quite near. Other riders were involved too. Billy Dawes, Paul Revere and Sam Prescott were the few. Minutemen then met soldiers in Lexington which lead to war because it would soon begin.
