Causes of the American Revolution
Boycott
Colonists boycotted British goods because of the taxes/ high prices.
Declaration of Independence
Announced independence from Great Britain. Listed grievances and injustices committed by Great Britain. (Jul. 4th, 1776)
Stamp Act
Colonists had to pay for a tax on papers, documents, and playing cards.
Loyalists
A colonist who remained loyal to the King
Bill of Rights
First Ten Amendments. Created to protect individuals and states from the Central Government
Intolerable Acts
Acts to punish Boston/Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party. Closed Boston's port
Patriot
A colonist who wanted a revolution against Great Britain. Start a new country
Boston Tea Party
Sons of Liberty boarded British ships in Boston harbor and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor (Dec. 16, 1773)
U.S. Constitution
Created a federal government, 3 Branches of Government (Legislative, Executive, Judicial), national currency.
Impact of French and Indian War
Taxes to repay debts accrued from the war and Mercantilism between England and the 13 Colonies. Proclamation Line of 1763- Colonists were not able to expand
Sons of Liberty
Led by Samuel Adams, a group of patriots who sought to undermine British rule. Did the Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
Nine British Soldiers fired into a provoking crowd who were throwing objects and verbally harassing them. 5 American colonists died. (Mar. 5, 1770)
Articles of Confederation
Created a congress, weak national government, inability to tax. In place for 9 years until Shays' Rebellion
Mercantilism
13 Colonies would only be allowed to trade with Great Britain. Send raw materials to GB, they would make things using those materials and sell them back at a higher price to the colonists.