American Revolution:

InfluenceReasons

and Results

American RevolutionHistorical and Philosophical Influences

Puritan Revolution

--English Civil War Royalist vs Anti-Royalist

Anglican vs Puritan

Glorious Revolution

--1688 William and Mary government should serve the interests of the people

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Salutary Neglect

Colonies govern themselves with little or no regulation

Avoiding strict enforcement of Parliamentary laws

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British and French Competition

Britain and France have been at odds with each other since the 100 Years’ War

(1336-1565), with the arise of European power in the Americas this rivalry would

continue.

American RevolutionReasons

As a result Britain engages in four wars witheither France or another European powerbetween 1689 and 1763.

Queen Anne’s War (1702-1713)War of Jenkin’s Ear (1738) Robert Jenkins smuggling in

the Spanish Colonies, ear cut 1730King George’s War (1744-1748) Anglo-French conflict

French and Indian War (1756-1763)

American RevolutionFrench and Indian War or

The Seven Years’ War

Results

--Spain gets New Orleans

--Britain gives Havana to Spain

--Spain surrenders Florida to Britain

--France ceded all territory east of the Mississippi to Britain and Canada

American RevolutionThe major consequence of the French and Indian war was that although Britain wins, theyhad a large amount of debt. As a result King George need to raise taxes. After the warBritain’s national debt went from 75 millionpounds to 145 million. Therefore, where was hegoing to get the revenue from……….

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The Colonies

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Molasses Act 1733

Stopped trade between the Americas and French West Indies, 6 pence tax on

molasses

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Currency Act 1751

Forbid the New England colonies from issuing money and restricted trade

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Stamp Act 1765

Tax on newspapers, diplomas, cards and legal documents

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Declaratory Act 1766

Parliament could enact laws for the colonies in all cases whatsoever.

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Revenue Act (Sugar) 1764

Added various colonial products that could only be sent to the U.K. 3 pence tax on

molasses down from 6

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Tea Act 1773

Increased tax on tea, as a result the East India Company had free reign in the colonies because of smuggled tea

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1st Continental Congress 1774

Trained military groups

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2nd Continental Congress 1775

Approval of Declaration of Independence

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American Revolution 1776-1783

France aids U.S. drains them financially

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Tea Act 1773

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Tea Act 1773

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Tea Act 1773