Part One:

In the chart below, summarize three British actions and describe how the colonists responded, and why this action and the response were so significant. Choose three additional events from the box below to complete the chart. An example has been provided for you. Your responses should be written in complete sentences.

The Quartering Act of 1765

The Tea Act of 1773

The Declaratory Act of 1766

The Intolerable Acts of 1774

The Townshend Acts of 1767

Year

British Action

Include a summary of what this act(s) did in your own words.

Colonists Response

How did the colonists feel about this event? Did they take any action following this act?

1765

The Stamp Act taxed paper and printed goods.

People from different colonies met to discuss the issues. The Sons and Daughters of Liberty were formed and held demonstrations, protests, and boycotts.

1773

The British made a monopoly out of tea because they were the only suppliers who had it.

The Americans were angered so they dressed as Indians and dumped all of their tea at Boston harbor.

1766

The American colonists only had to obey The British unfair laws and they could only tax them

The Americans fought for their independence in the American Revolution.

1767

lead glass and tea were taken from the Americans by the British who also made new taxes

On part 2 you need write 2-3 sentences I need some ideas on how the events on the chart led colonists to support independence from the British all help is appreciated ty!

1765 | The Stamp Act taxed paper and printed goods. | People from different colonies met to discuss the issues. The Sons and Daughters of Liberty were formed and held demonstrations, protests, and boycotts. | The Stamp Act was the first direct tax levied by the British Parliament on the American colonies. The colonists felt that this tax was unfair because they had no representation in Parliament. The Sons and Daughters of Liberty were formed to protest the Stamp Act and other British taxes. They held demonstrations, protests, and boycotts to pressure the British government to repeal the taxes.

1773 | The British made a monopoly out of tea because they were the only suppliers who had it. | The Americans were angered so they dressed as Indians and dumped all of their tea at Boston harbor. | The Boston Tea Party was a protest against the British East India Company's monopoly on tea. The colonists felt that the company was charging too much for tea and that the British government was not doing enough to protect their interests. The Boston Tea Party was a turning point in the American Revolution. It showed the British government that the colonists were willing to fight for their rights.

1774 | The Intolerable Acts were passed in response to the Boston Tea Party. The acts closed the port of Boston, restricted town meetings, and allowed the British to quarter troops in private homes. | The colonists were outraged by the Intolerable Acts. They felt that the British government was trying to punish them for their protests. The colonists formed the First Continental Congress to discuss their response to the Intolerable Acts. The First Continental Congress passed a resolution of non-importation, which meant that the colonists would not buy any goods from Britain. The Intolerable Acts led to the American Revolution.

The events on the chart led colonists to support independence from the British because they showed that the British government was not willing to listen to the colonists' concerns. The colonists felt that they were being taxed unfairly and that they were not being given the same rights as British citizens. The events on the chart also showed that the British government was willing to use force to suppress the colonists' protests. The colonists felt that they had no choice but to fight for their independence.