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The American Revolution
The Causes
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Key Question:
• Why did the 13 American Colonies leave their colonial
power; England?
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Who were the 13 colonies?
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Analogy Alert!!!
abusive
controlling
greedypowerful
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Grow up to take control of:
destiny
resources
future
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Long-term causes
• The M&M effect:Once you’ve tasted the chocolate
(representation) you want more!
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Long-term causes1. The House of Burgesses
2. The Mayflower Compact
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The House Of Burgesses
• Formed in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia
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The Mayflower Compact
• Contract signed by pilgrims, 1620
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Economic Reasons
• Many, many laws passed by British government
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Economic Reasons
• Western Lands policies (Proclamation Act of 1763)
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Economic ReasonsTax Policies from Britain:
1. Sugar Act, 1764
2. The Stamp Act, 1765
3. The Quartering Act, 1765
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Economic Reasons: Triangular Trade
Manufactured goods sold back to the colonies for
profit
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Economic Reasons (cont.)
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Philosophical Reasons
John Locke
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John Locke
Government’s role: to protect our “NATURAL RIGHTS”.
If they fail, the population can OVERTHROW them.
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“Consent of the Governed”
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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.
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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