2. Causes of the Revolution The French and Indian War Increased taxation “ No taxation without representation!”
3. French and Indian War Between England and France for control of North America Both countries sought allies in rivaling Native American tribes Cost England a lot of money with lead to increased taxes on American settlers
4. Unfair Acts imposed on Colonists 1764 Currency Act: kept colonists from printing their own money 1765 Stamp Act: A tax on printed materials. The first joint colonial response against a British measure 1765 Quartering Act: Forced colonists to provide lodging and provisions for British soldiers
