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Tighter British Control

Tighter British Control. Chapter 6, Section 1. French and Indian War. 1754 – 1763 Part of larger Seven Years’ War British vs. Spain & France In North America New France vs. British Colonies British Navy = British victory. Proclamation of 1763.

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Tighter British Control

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  1. Tighter British Control Chapter 6, Section 1

  2. French and Indian War • 1754 – 1763 • Part of larger Seven Years’ War • British vs. Spain & France • In North America • New France vs. British Colonies • British Navy = British victory

  3. Proclamation of 1763 • British: Colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains • Prevent further rebellion from natives • Land to remain in native hands • Colonists upset • Many already bought land • Kicked off • No money – looking to settle new territory

  4. British Troops and Taxes • King George III • 10,000 troops in colonies • Quartering Act • Save money • Live in colonists’ homes • Feed soldiers

  5. Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems • Colonists had to pay up • Debt from French & Indian War • Collect more revenue • Sugar Act - 1764 • Tax on sugar, molasses, coffee, wine, etc. • Soldiers enforced laws • Many turned to smuggling

  6. Different Perspectives Colonists “Taxation without representation is tyranny!” - James Otis Loyalists “Colonists are subjects of Britain… and enjoy the protection of its laws. For that reason, they are subject to taxation.” - George Grenville

  7. Stamp Act • Parliament – 1765 • All legal and commercial documents • Stamp to show tax was paid • Wills • Diplomas • Contracts • Newspapers

  8. Angry Colonists! • Where will it end? • Land? • Crops? • Everything we own? • Boycott • Sons of Liberty – Violent protests • First time Americans worked together!

  9. British Response • Repealed Stamp Act – 1766 • But…wait…there’s more! • Passed Declaratory Act • Parliament had total control of colonies Thus began the issue over who was in control of the colonies. To be continued…

  10. Homework Assignment • Create your own protest poster • Choose one of the following: • Quartering Act • Tea Act • Sugar Act • Stamp Act • Declaratory Act • Be creative, use color • DUE TOMORROW!!

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