British Rules
What mountain line could colonists not cross?
The Appalachian Mountains
Who wanted freedom from Britain?
The colonists (AKA PATRIOTS)
Which document told Britain the colonies wanted freedom?
Declaration of Independence
Who made taxes for the colonies?
British Parliament (Government)
Britain made laws and taxes for the colonies. Colonists had no say. Why were they mad?
They did not feel represented! NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
Who stayed loyal to the king?
Loyalists
Why do we compare the Declaration of Independence to a "breakup letter"?
We compare it because it is where they explain why the colonies want to leave Britain
Colonists said “No taxation without ___.”
Representation
Why did the British government make new laws and taxes?
To get money to pay off the debt after the war. They also did this to control trade
What did the patriots (colonists) want?
TO BE FREE FROM BRITISH GOVERNMENT
Which document says people are born with rights?
The Declaration of Independence
Why were colonists mad about taxes?
Because it gave them NO voice in government and controlled them
Why did Britain stop colonists from moving west in 1763?
To stop fights with Native Americans
Loyalists believed the colonies should do what?
Stay LOYAL to the British government and follow their rules
The Declaration talks about life and liberty. What are these called?
Rights
Many American colonists believed that British tax laws were unfair because
Colonists lacked representation in Parliament
Which group said, “Give me liberty or give me death”?
Protests and anger led to what war?
American Revolution