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Colonial Unrest: The Road to Revolution

Explore the problems after the French and Indian War, William Pitt's promises, and Britain's imposition of taxes leading to colonial unrest. Learn about the Proclamation of 1763, smuggling, George Grenville's efforts, the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Acts.

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Colonial Unrest: The Road to Revolution

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  1. The Road to the Revolution

  2. Problems After FIW • William Pitt’s Promise • Britain will pay for 100% of the war!!! • Where would you get this revenue from? • Colonists • The Proclamation of 1763 • What happens to those who have already settled? • Forced to Resettle

  3. Colonial Unrest • Colonists angered by forced resettlement and increased taxes find ways to NOT pay taxes • Large taxes are placed on imported and exported items in the colonies • To avoid this tax colonists begin illegally Smuggling goods in and out of the colonies • Smuggling- Hiding goods from British tax collectors • Even when caught colonist were tried by a jury of their peers and often found innocent

  4. George Grenville • Becomes Britain’s Prime Minister in 1763 • Grenville has two main concerns • Paying Britain’s Debt • Stopping Colonial Smuggling • To cut down on smuggling he: • Made all smuggling cases be tried in military courts • Authorized Writs of Assistance- documents that allowed customs officer to search any location for smuggled goods • Grenville would also impose many new taxes on the colonies

  5. The Sugar Act (1764) • The Sugar Act of 1764- what did it do? • Raises Tax on Sugar • Lowered the tax on molasses • Gave customs officers the right to seize goods without a trial • In smuggling cases the burden of proof was on the defendant (Guilty until proven innocent) • Colonists feel their rights as English citizens are not being enforced

  6. The Stamp Act (1765) • The Stamp Act of 1765- What did it do? • Taxed all printed materials • Includes: Newspapers, Books, Pamphlets, Wills, Playing Cards • Any printed material must have a stamp applied by British Officials • Angers colonists for two main reasons: • Tax only imposed on colonists • Colonists are being taxed without representation

  7. Townshend Acts (1767) • The Townshend Acts of 1767- What did it do? • Taxed imported goods • Taxed many basic items that colonists depended on: • Glass, Tea, Paper, Cloth and Lead

  8. Assignment • Define Propaganda • Find at least one form of propaganda and bring it in for “Show and Tell” tomorrow • Be Prepared to answer the following question about you propaganda • What is it’s goal? • Who is it’s audience?

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