Road to Revolution

French and Indian War

A conflict between Britain and France in North America from 1754 to 1763, which was part of a larger global struggle known as the Seven Years' War. The war resulted in British territorial gains but also left Britain in significant debt, leading to increased taxation of American colonies.

Proclamation of 1763

An order issued by King George III that prohibited American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, aimed at stabilizing relations with Native Americans after the French and Indian War.

Stamp Act

A 1765 law passed by the British Parliament that taxed printed materials in the American colonies, including newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards. This act sparked widespread protest and was seen as an infringement on colonial rights.

Impact of Dept on Georgia

The financial burden from the British debt after the French and Indian War led to increased taxation in Georgia, prompting Colonial resistance and unrest over perceived injustice and lack of representation.

Colonial Reaction to Proclamation of 1763

Colonial resistance and defiance against the restrictions placed on westward expansion, leading to increased tensions between Britain and the American colonies.

No Taxation Without Representation

a government forces citizens to pay taxes without giving them a voice or elected members in the legislative body that passes those tax laws.

Preamble

A preamble is a introductory statement in a document that explains the document's purpose, underlying philosophy, and core assumptions

Grievances

Grievances are formal complaints or strong feelings that a person or worker has been treated unfairly or that a rule, law, or contract has been broken.

Declaration (The Part)

A declaration is a formal, clear, and explicit statement or announcement, whether spoken or written.

Button Gwinnett

a British-born American Founding Father who, as a representative of Georgia to the Continental Congress, was one of the signers of the United States Declaration of Independence.

Lyman Hall

an American Founding Father, physician, clergyman, and statesman who signed the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Georgia.

George Walton

a Founding Father of the United States who signed the United States Declaration of Independence while representing Georgia in the Continental Congress.