Lesson 2: Road to War
How did British imperial efforts and the colonial assertion of self-government ideals lead to war with Britain?
Warmup
What was the Pine Tree Riot?
Explain the significance to the development of the colonies and the upcoming revolution.
Source Analysis
Setting the Stage
Work with your group complete the activity. Make a doc in the appropriate shared drive folder.
Salutary Neglect 1607-1763 CCOT.pdfRoad to War
Colonists believed that they deserved every right of a British citizen. This meant trial by jury, representation in parliament, and due process of the law, to name a few. When Parliament passes laws to tax the colonists directly without a voice on the matter, colonists resist a variety of ways and eventually fight the American Revolution.
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"The American Revolution"
What were some of the differing ideas about empire and colonialism within England and the American colonies?
How did England try to raise money from the colonists?
Stamp Act Analysis
How did the colonists respond to the Stamp Act? Be specific. There are a variety of possible responses.
Stamp Act Response 1765 primary sources.pdf
The sentiments and expectations of government did not develop overnight. Compare the following events and movements to analyze protest and rebellion over the 100 years prior to the War for Independnece.
Compare the following.
Bacon's Rebellion
Paxton Boys
Regulator Movement
Sons of Liberty
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