Discomfort in the Colonies

The American Dream• At first England ignored its colonists• Charles XII became king of England-1660

• Wanted more control of colonies

Navigation Acts• Navigation Acts (passed by England)

• Colonies could only export goods to England• Could only import goods from England

• All goods coming and going from the colonies were carried on English ships

More taxes• To help pay for French & Indian War, King

George III raised taxes in B and in America• Americans do not like paying taxes to help pay

for B’s war• King of England keeps raising taxes

• Stage is set for Revolution