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American Revolution

Explore the pivotal events leading to the American Revolution and the significance of the Proclamation Line of 1763, with viewpoints from both England and the Colonies. Understand the tensions, policies, and key figures that shaped this period of history.

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American Revolution

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  1. American Revolution The Beginning

  2. Vocabulary

  3. French and Indian War or the Seven Year’s War

  4. Proclamation Line of 1763

  5. Viewpoint • In England • Colonies were there to support the mother country • Colonies were inferior to the mother country • Parliament was supreme • Parliament represented everyone

  6. Viewpoint • In the Colonies • Moved to the colonies for various forms of freedom • General freedom (neglect) from England in creating their governments and more direct representation • Enlightenment • Republicanism

  7. First Up: • (1650s Navigation Acts) • 1763 • Proclamation of 1763 • Pontiac’s Rebellion • 1764 • Sugar Act • Currency Act PM: 63-65 George Grenville

  8. 1765 • Stamp Act • Quartering Act of 1765 Grenville replaced with Marquess of Rockingham PM 65-66 • Reaction: • Stamp Act Congress • Virginia Resolves • Sons of Liberty Marquess of Rockingham replaced with William Pitt, Earl of Chatham PM: 66-70 1766 Stamp Act repealed and Declaratory Act passed

  9. Important People

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