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Power Presentations CHAPTER 6

Power Presentations CHAPTER 6. In 1765, your colonist neighbors are enraged by Britain’s attempt to tax them without their consent. Everyone will be affected by the tax. There are protests all over the colonies. Would you join the protest?. Image. Impact of the Individual.

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Power Presentations CHAPTER 6

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  1. Power Presentations CHAPTER 6

  2. In 1765, your colonist neighbors are enraged by Britain’s attempt to tax them without their consent. Everyone will be affected by the tax. There are protests all over the colonies. Would you join the protest? Image Impact of the Individual

  3. • Does the government have the right to tax without the consent of the people? • What is the best way to show opposition to policies you consider unjust? • Is there anything to be gained by protesting? Anything to be lost?

  4. 1763  Proclamation of 1763 1765 Stamp Act passed 1767 Townshend Acts enacted 1770 Boston Massacre Image 1773 Boston Tea Party 1774 Intolerable Acts; First Continental Congress 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord Map 1776 Declaration of Independence To World

  5. 1763  Treaty of Paris 1765 Chinese invade Burma 1769 Spanish settle California 1773 Captain Cook explores South Pacific 1774 Reign of Louis XVI begins Back to U.S. Back to Home

  6. Main Idea Americans saw British efforts to tax them and increase control over the colonies as a violation of their rights. Why It Matters Now Colonial protest was the first step onthe road to American independence.

  7. Conflict Areas Between Colonists and Britain What were points of conflict? Illegal SearchWarrants Sugar Act in 1764 Quartering Act in 1765 Stamp Act in 1765

  8. • Why did the Proclamation of 1763 anger the colonists? • How did the colonies react to the Stamp Act? • What was the goal of Secret Societies?

  9. Think About • how Parliament viewed the colonies • what concerned the colonists about taxes Analyzing Points of View What were the two sides in the debateover British taxation on the colonies? Back to Home

  10. Main Idea Many Americans began to organizeto oppose British policies. Why It Matters Now Americans continue to protest what they view as wrongs and injustices.

  11. 1767  Townshend Acts 1768 British soldiers arrive in Boston 1770 Boston Massacre 1773 Tea Act 1773 Boston Tea Party What are the most significant events described in this section?

  12. • Why did colonists oppose the Townshend Acts? • Why were British troops sent to Boston? • What prompted the Boston Tea Party?

  13. Think About • how British troops were taunted • whether troops have the right to fire on citizens Drawing Conclusions Do you think colonial outrage over the Boston Massacre was justified? Back to Home

  14. Main Idea The tensions between Britainand the colonies lead to armedconflict in Massachusetts. Why It Matters Now Americans at times still find themselvescalled upon to fight for their principles.

  15. Intolerable Acts First ContinentalCongress Troop Training Battles of Lexingtonand Concord What were the events that led to revolution? REVOLUTION

  16. • Why did Britain pass the Intolerable Acts? • Who took part in the First Continental Congress? • What was the Midnight Ride?

  17. Think About • Britain’s attitude toward the colonies • colonial feelings about Britain Supporting Opinions Do you think the fighting between Britain and the colonies could have been avoided? Back to Home

  18. Main Idea Fighting between American and British troops led the colonies to declare their independence. Why It Matters Now The United States of America was founded at this time.

  19. Image Image List the colonial views for and against independence. Reasons for Independence Reasons AgainstIndependence • American blood had been spilled • Many colonists still felt they were British • Continued loyalty to the British king • Wanted a more representative government

  20. • What challenges did George Washington face in forming an army? • What forced the British to leave Boston? • What was Common Sense?

  21. Think About • the colonists’ British traditions • the risk of revolution Drawing Conclusions Why did it take colonists so long to declare war? Back to Home

  22. REVIEW QUESTIONS ANSWERS: READ AND TAKE NOTES

  23. 1 How did relations change between Britain and the colonies after the Seven Years’ War? 2 Why did Britain try to tax the colonies? 3 Why did the colonists cry, “No taxation without representation”? 4 How did the colonists protest the Townshend Acts? 5 How was the Boston Massacre used for propaganda purposes?

  24. 6 How did the committees of correspondence help keep people informed? 7 Why was the First Continental Congress held? 8 What was the Midnight Ride? 9 What was the Battle of Bunker Hill? 10 What was the core idea of the Declaration of Independence?

  25. Proclamationof 1763 Stamp Act1765 DeclarationAct 1766 TownshendActs 1767 Boston Massacre 1770 Tea Act 1773 Boston TeaParty 1773 IntolerableActs 1774 First ContinentalCongress 1774 Battles ofLexington andConcord 1775 SecondContinentalCongress 1775 Sequencing Events Declarationof Independence1776 Back to Home

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