1. The Road to IndependenceChapter 5 U.S. History Bridge to AP Mr. Veliz

2. The French & Indian War How does it plant the seeds of discontent that will lead to independence? Treatment of the colonist during the war. Proclamation of 1763 – what does it do? A standing army? The need for revenue – What is revenue?

3. Britain's need for revenue Why was there such a great need to raise revenue? The role of George Grenville (1763) Writs of Assistance? Colonial reaction The Sugar Act (1764) Lowers the tax on imports – who could argue with that? Vice-admiralty courts

4. Britain's need for revenue The Stamp Act (1765) Tax on most printed goods. The Act’s reach is greater than that of the Sugar Act. Colonial Reaction Direct Tax Taxation Without Representation Patrick Henry and the House of Burgesses (VA) Resolution claiming the sole right to tax Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty

6. British Assert Their Authority Declaratory Act – Parliamentary authority over the colonies is nearly absolute “in all cases” Townshend Acts (1767) Taxed imported goods (glass, tea, etc.) “Daughters of Liberty”

7. Boston as Ground Zero John Hancock & The Liberty (1768) On the brink of rebellion More Redcoats March 5, 1770 Crispus Attucks and 4 more Massacre becomes Opportunity for Propaganda Sam Adams and the committee of correspondence Organizing the opposition