The Road to Independence

Chapter 5U.S. HistoryBridge to AP

Mr. Veliz

The French & Indian War How does it plant the seeds of

discontent that will lead to independence?• Treatment of the colonist during the war.• Proclamation of 1763 – what does it do?• A standing army?• The need for revenue – What is revenue?

Britain's need for revenue Why was there such a great need to

raise revenue? The role of George Grenville (1763) Writs of Assistance?

• Colonial reaction The Sugar Act (1764)

• Lowers the tax on imports – who could argue with that?

• Vice-admiralty courts

Britain's need for revenue The Stamp Act (1765)

• Tax on most printed goods.• The Act’s reach is greater than that of the

Sugar Act.• Colonial Reaction

Direct Tax Taxation Without Representation

• Patrick Henry and the House of Burgesses (VA) Resolution claiming the sole right to tax

• Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty

Colonial Reaction Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty

• Effigies The Stamp Act Congress (NY - Oct.

1765)• Boycotts and Nonimportation Agreements• British losses and the urge to repeal

1766 it is repealed The trust is forever broken

British Assert Their Authority

Declaratory Act – Parliamentary authority over the colonies is nearly absolute• “in all cases”

Townshend Acts (1767)• Taxed imported goods (glass, tea, etc.)• “Daughters of Liberty”

Boston as Ground Zero John Hancock & The Liberty (1768)

• On the brink of rebellion• More Redcoats

March 5, 1770• Crispus Attucks and 4 more• Massacre becomes Opportunity for

Propaganda Sam Adams and the committee of

correspondence• Organizing the opposition