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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
American RevolutionReasons
Salutary Neglect
Colonies govern themselves with little or no regulation
Avoiding strict enforcement of Parliamentary laws
American RevolutionReasons
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
American Revolution
Tea Act 1773
American Revolution
Tea Act 1773
