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Learn about the Enlightenment ideals of John Locke and the causes of the American Revolution, including the French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, and Boston Massacre.
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2.1: The Enlightenment & Causes of the American Revolution • Follow along in the student packet: “Content students MUST KNOW to be successful on the GHSGT” (pg. 33-35) Click Here
John Locke People have the right to life, liberty, and ________. Therefore, they have the right to ___________ corrupt governments! property The power of government is derived from the consent of the ____________! overthrow governed
The French & Indian War • England & France both had colonies in North America & both wanted control of the Ohio River Valley • In 1754, England & France fought the French & Indian War (the Seven Years War)
Path to the American Revolution • The war changed the relationship between England & the colonists: • England shifted from salutary neglect & introduced a policy of parliamentary sovereignty • England expected the colonists to help pay for the war • Proclamation of 1763 forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains
“No taxation without representation” Proclamation of 1763 The English government assumed ultimate authority over ALL colonial laws & taxes Stamp Act—colonies must pay a tax on all paper products like cards and newspapers Sugar Act—colonists must pay tax on all sugar
Proclamation of 1763 • Definition – Great Britain drew a line along the crest of the Appalachian Mountains that colonists could not _______. • Colonial reaction – felt __________: denied the fruits of victory after helping to win the war. cross betrayed
Proclamation of 1763 1. To enforce the proclamation and keep peace between the colonists and natives, a permanent army of 10,000 _________ were placed in colonies. 2. Colonists were asked to pay at least part of Britain’s large expense in ________ the colonies. “Redcoats” defending
Colonial Reaction • Some felt Britain wanted troops to cram unpopular acts of Parliament down colonists ________ • Colonists especially objected to paying to support British ________ • Colonial __________ concerned about British soldiers’ influence on their kids throats troops parents
“No taxation without representation” Stamp Act, 1765 Because of the Stamp Act, Samuel Adams founded the Sons and Daughters of Liberty.
“No taxation without representation” Stamp Act, 1765 Parliament repealed the Stamp Act when it became clear that the colonies boycott of British goods was too ______ for Britain. costly
soldiers The Boston MassacreMarch, 1770 Massacre? The Boston Massacre resulted from the stationing of ___________ soldiers in Boston. British
25 16 0 The social contract theories of John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau hold that the power to govern comes from the • use of force. • religious leaders. • governed. • wealthy.
As a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1763, France lost all of its possessions in the North America. most of Spain's New World empire was transferred to France. New York was returned to the French in exchange for a British control of India. the British gained Florida and Canada and became the sole power in North America. 25 16 0
Colonial Rebellion Click Here
The “Sons of Liberty” urged colonial resistance to the Stamp Act using violence, if necessary Colonists formed the First Continental Congress to help Americans in Boston; Formed Committees of Correspondence to increase communication among Americans England issued the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts) & closed Boston harbor until the tea was repaid & limited town hall meetings
