Question

in the early 1600s, the british king started establishing settlements in north america. by the 1700s, these settlements had formed the 13 british colonies: connecticut, delaware, georgia, maryland, massachusetts, new hampshire, new york, new jersey, virginia, north carolina, pennsylvania, rhode island, and south carolina. even though the colonists lived across the atlantic ocean in north america, they were still considered english subjects. each of the colonies had a local government, but the king and parliament were more powerful and could override anything decided by the colonial governments. the colonies were completely under british control. when enlightenment ideas started to spread to america, colonists began to question their situation. why did they need to be controlled by the english king? why couldnt they govern themselves? why did they have to obey a monarch who lived 2,000 miles away and it took 6 - 10 weeks to travel from one place to the other? 1. road to revolution jigsaw activity directions: there were many causes of the american revolution. today, you will learn about 4 causes. each station includes a short reading about the cause and a primary source related to the cause. read the information and complete your organizer! dont forget to answer the reflection question after you learn about all of the causes! cause #1: the proclamation of 1763 what was the purpose of the proclamation of 1763? how did colonists react to the proclamation? cause #2: \taxation without representation\ why were these acts passed? what were some of the items that were taxed? how did colonists react to these acts?

Explanation:

• Cause #1: The Proclamation of 1763
• Purpose: To prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains after the French and Indian War. This was to avoid conflicts with Native Americans and manage the empire more easily.
• Colonist reaction: Colonists were angry as they saw it as a restriction on their rights to expand and access new lands. Many ignored the proclamation.
• Cause #2: "Taxation without Representation"
• Why Acts passed: The British government needed to pay off debts from the French and Indian War. They believed the colonies should contribute as they benefited from British protection.
• Taxed items: Examples include stamps (Stamp Act - taxed legal documents, newspapers etc.), tea (Tea Act), sugar (Sugar Act).
• Colonist reaction: Boycotts of British goods (e.g., non - importation agreements), protests (like the Boston Tea Party where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor). They argued that they had no representation in Parliament to vote on these taxes.

Answer:

• Cause #1: The Proclamation of 1763
• Purpose: To limit westward colonial settlement post - French and Indian War.
• Colonist reaction: Anger and many ignored it.
• Cause #2: "Taxation without Representation"
• Why Acts passed: To pay war debts (French and Indian War).
• Taxed items: Stamps, tea, sugar (examples).
• Colonist reaction: Boycotts (e.g., non - importation) and protests (e.g., Boston Tea Party).