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