causes of the american rev.

the french and indian war (7 years war)

Conflict between Britain & France for control of parts of North America-it
resulted in large debt -leading to "taxation w/out representation"

royal proclamation of 1763

Following the French and Indian War the crown told colonists they could not cross the Appalachian mountain area. Goal was to resolve differences with the natives who had fought with the French. Colonists were furious as they felt they fought for the land. Those who were found beyond the area were forcibly removed after their property was destroyed

sugar act

Action of taxation which really only hurt merchants and wealthy by
placing a tax on sugar in order to pay debt from the French and Indian War

sons of liberty

A group of American colonists formed to oppose British taxation and influence, known for their protests and organizing resistance leading up to the American Revolution.

daughter of libery

Efforts by this group of women sought to endorse the revolutionary actions by boycotting goods being unfairly taxed (such as removing sugar from the diet) and using spare cloth materials to create clothes for their families during
"spinning parties....this was both social and political action by women of the time

declaratory Act

Kings reminder to colonies that they were his citizens and he/parliament had the right to pass any laws and demand any taxes they felt necessary

townshed acts

Taxes (without representation) which replaced the Stamp Act by placing taxes on items such as glass, paper, paint, and sugar to pay debts of the French and Indian war

Boston Massacre

Reaction by colonists to British soldiers presence in cities after the French and Indian War. Led to the death of 5 colonists. British soldiers would be defended by john adams in court who was able to get them acquitted

the Gaspee

British ship which navigated the coast of New England looking for smugglers. When it ran aground off Rhode Island-Sons of Liberty rallied to burn it after shooting the captain and several of his men

bostom tea party

Action by Sons of Liberty dressed as Mohawk Indians-they dumped tea in the harbor-not because of cost but because it was taxed without their consent it led to the "Coercive Acts."

the intolerable acts

Crowns reaction to the Boston Tea Party-it led to closure of the port of Boston,suspended any ships from leaving the port until tea was repaid, enforced Quartering Act, suspended/limited MA government, and called for trials of royal subjects to be held in Britain....led colonists to call 1st Continental Congress

enlightenment

British ship which navigated the coast of New England looking for smugglers. When it ran aground off Rhode Island-Sons of Liberty rallied to burn it after shooting the captain and several of his men

quartering act

Required citizens to house & care for British soldiers at their own

stamp act

Angered most colonists-1st direct tax on all-by placing a tax on paper related products...increased feelings of anger toward the crown

sam adams

Believed to be the leader/brains behind the actions of the Sons of Liberty.
He was one of two men the Brits sought w/march on Lexington and Concord

committee of five

Group of men which included Ben Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson,Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman selected to write what would become the Declaration of Independence

thomas jefferson

Young Virginian who was selected to be the primary writer of the
Declaration of Independence

john hancock

Another name for colonists who remained loyal to the King during the
reyolution

olive branch petition

Final attempt by colonists of the 2nd Continental Congress to resolve
differences with the King-when he rejects it- Revolution is declared

john locke

Enlightenment philosopher whose document Two Treatises on Government inspired the American Revolution-arguing if a government does not protect your natural rights you should replace it with a new government

loyalists/tories

Another name for colonists who remained loyal to the King during the
reyolution

treaty of paris 1763

Ended the French and Indian War/7 Years War and major French presence from North America. France gave Britain all land east of the MS River including Canada, Britain also received Florida from Spain, and Spain gained control of all French land west of the MS River including New Orleans 

Ann Simpson Davis

teenage girl picked by washington to deliver messeges through british army lines

john davis

Was with washington at the crossing of deleware and attack at trenton, pa, nj