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Causes of the American Revolution 1763-1775

Causes of the American Revolution 1763-1775. I. What Gradual Steps Steer Colonists Toward a Desire for American Independence & Unity? (pre-1754). Original colonists have “alternative” mindset from beginning Traditions of colonial courts & law making bodies

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Causes of the American Revolution 1763-1775

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  1. Causes of the American Revolution1763-1775

  2. I. What Gradual Steps Steer Colonists Toward a Desire for AmericanIndependence & Unity? (pre-1754) • Original colonists have “alternative” mindset from beginning • Traditions of colonial courts & law making bodies • Frequent disregard for mercantilist rules (mid 1600’s to mid 1700’s)/ Salutary Neglectfosters independence • Failure of Dominion of New England (1686-89) • First Great Awakening (1730s-40s) • Albany Congress proposal for “Plan of Union” (1754) • Enlightenment Ideas

  3. II. Results of Seven Years War • England dominates territorial holdings in N. America • Spain & France much weaker presence • England amassed great financial debts • England ends “Salutary Neglect” mainly for financial reasons • King George III brings new attitude about role of colonies • Proclamation Line of 1763 • Americans gain military experience

  4. Prompt: In what ways did the French and Indian War (1754-63) alter the political, economic, and ideological relations between Britain and its American colonies?

  5. III. New Policies:Tightening Control, 1763-1775 • Proclamation of 1763 • Taxes imposed: Stamp Act, Sugar Act • Quartering Act • Townshend Acts

  6. IV. Colonial Unrest Intensifies1763-1775 • Protests Begin: Boycotts/Homespun • Boston Massacre • Sons/Daughters of Liberty • Boston Tea Party • Coercive (aka “Intolerable”) Acts • Olive Branch Petition

  7. V. Enlightenment Influences • John Locke & “social contract” • Thomas Paine’s Common Sense • Deism/natural laws • First Great Awakening • Declaration of Independence

  8. VI. Themes from Pre-Revolution • Was this a conservative or radical revolution? • Debate between philosophies of government: “Taxation Without Representation” vs. “Virtual Representation” Debate Begins • Debate on “Rights of Englishmen”

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