The Road to Revolution…

THE FINALE

Unit 3, Journal #4

Would you consider the Tea Act and the Boston Tea Party the TURNING POINT toward rebellion?

Make two columns, one marked yes, one marked no and provide one detailed response under each.

The Boston Tea Party

Regardless of the variation in opinions surrounding the Boston Tea Party, Bostonians and all colonials realized that they simply could not see eye to eye with the British.

Propaganda was put out showing the “tarring and feathering” of a British tax agent…

Let’s see how much symbolism you can find.

Consequences

The British did not overlook the Boston Tea Party King George III was infuriated by the “organized

destruction” and open tyranny of the colonists in Boston.

PARLIAMENT MUST ACT! Parliament issues the “Coercive Acts” Later renamed the “Intolerable Acts” by colonists.

The “Intolerable” Acts

A series of “rules” set forth in 1774 that finally pushed the colonists over the edge.

The final laws included: Shutting down Boston Harbor Quartering of troops in colonists’ homes General Thomas Gage (commander in chief of

the British forces) is appointed as the new governor of Massachusetts.

GAGE PLACES BOSTON UNDER MARTIAL LAW, or rule imposed by military forces.

King George hoped to isolate Massachusetts and punish them personally, but the colonies remained UNIFIED.

Making an Analogy

In pairs, you will make analogies. When you are finished, we will share them with the class.

In your notebooks, one partner will choose the colonial perspective, the other will choose the British perspective.

You must complete the following analogy:

PARTNER 1 Colonists are to the Intolerable Acts as ____________________ is to _____________________

PARTNER 2 Britain is to the Coercive Acts as ___________________ is to ______________________

ExampleMR. RYAN is to WMCas DUMBLEDORE is to HOGWARTS

The First Continental Congress

The colonists quickly move into action and assemble the First Continental Congress.

Sept. 1774- 56 Delegates met in Philadelphia. Drew up a declaration of colonial rights

This declaration defended the colonies’ right to run their own affairs Supported all protests and affairs in Massachusetts.

If the British should use force against the colonies, the colonists should fight back!

Decided to reconvene in May of 1775 if their demands were still not met.