Unit 2 Foundations of the US government

Causes of the Revolutionary War

French and Indian War

• English colonies vs French and Native Americans

• Led to the British being in debt and the taxation of the colonies

• DC is being taxed without having a senator

Sugar Act

• Tax on sugar, wine, coffee

• This was a problem because they were necessities

• Reaction- Merchants protested

Stamp Act

• Tax on newspaper, playing cards, contracts and anything with paper

• This was a big problem because they used paper to wrap meat and poultry

• Reaction- The now called “Patriots” protested

Sons and Daughters of Liberty

• Groups that opposed British rule and advocated for independence

• Sam Addams- the most fou