the american revolution the causes. key question: why did the 13 american colonies leave their...

The American Revolution

The Causes

Key Question:

• Why did the 13 American Colonies leave their colonial

power; England?

Who were the 13 colonies?

Analogy Alert!!!

abusive

controlling

greedypowerful

Grow up to take control of:

destiny

resources

future

Long-term causes

• The M&M effect:Once you’ve tasted the chocolate

(representation) you want more!

Long-term causes1. The House of Burgesses

2. The Mayflower Compact

The House Of Burgesses

• Formed in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia

The Mayflower Compact

• Contract signed by pilgrims, 1620

Economic Reasons

• Many, many laws passed by British government

Economic Reasons

• Western Lands policies (Proclamation Act of 1763)

Economic ReasonsTax Policies from Britain:

1. Sugar Act, 1764

2. The Stamp Act, 1765

3. The Quartering Act, 1765

Economic Reasons: Triangular Trade

Manufactured goods sold back to the colonies for

profit

Economic Reasons (cont.)

Philosophical Reasons

John Locke

John Locke

Government’s role: to protect our “NATURAL RIGHTS”.

If they fail, the population can OVERTHROW them.

“Consent of the Governed”

Declaration of Independence 4th July 1776

• Began with writings of Thomas Paine (“Common Sense”, 1775)

• Letter to King George III, written by Thomas Jefferson, signed by the colonists.

Declaration of Independence, 4th July 1776

Dear King, You have violated my natural

rights, it is time for us to be on our way!

Yours sincerely,the 13 United States of America

Let’s have a look at the document itself