Road to Revolution by Elizabeth Frey

  • Cause 1: French and Indian War

    Who fought on each side (don’t forget the allies): French with Native Americans vs. British Colonies (British Government) Where (territory-can be general) :North America When (dates: year to year): 1754-1763 Who won the war: British How is this a cause that led to war?: French and Natives weren’t happy that they lost.
  • Cause 2: Proclamation of 1763

    Who issued it: british Who did it affect: affected the colonists When: after french and indian war What did the Proclamation do to the colonies?: forbade colonists from buying land and making agreements with the natives How is this a cause that led to war?: it didn't allow colonists to settle west
  • Cause 3: Sugar Act

    When was it enacted: 1764 How did it affect the colonists? Stopped imports of sugar How is this a cause that led to war?: it was tariffs
  • Cause 4: Stamp Act

    When was it enacted: 1765 How did it affect the colonists? Direct taxes How is this a cause that led to war?: taxes
  • Cause 5: Quartering Act

    When was it enacted: 1765 How did it affect the colonists? Had to house british loyalists How is this a cause that led to war?: colonists don’t want british soldiers in their homes.
  • Cause 7: Boston Massacre

    Who:british Where: boston When: 1770 What happened and why: british militia shot and killed five men who were protesting How is this a cause that led to war? They killed
  • Cause 6: Tea Act

    When was it enacted: 1773 How did it affect the colonists? Less tea How is this a cause that led to war?: the tea riots
  • Cause 8: Intolerable Acts

    Who:british parliament Where: massachusetts When: 1774 What happened and why:massachusetts was punished How is this a cause that led to war? They were rebels