Name _______________________________ Mr. D’Angelo Date _______ Social Studies 7­ crisis in the colonies, 1745-1775 “The people should never rise without doing something to be remembered, something notable and striking. This destruction of the tea is so bold, so daring, so firm…it must have such important and lasting consequences that I can’t help considering it a turning point in history.” Future President John Adams wrote these words in his journal on December 16, 1773, the day after the Boston Tea Party. During this unit we will study the military success of Britain against France in North America, its impact on the lives of those who lived in the British colonies, and how it eventually led to the American Revolution. Together we will examine the after effects of the French and Indian War. Specifically, we will discuss how the French and Indian War set in motion a number of events that would eventually lead to the start of the Revolutionary War. At the end of the unit, you will be able to explain what led to the French and Indian War, what the end results of the war were, and how it played a role in the beginning of the American Revolution. Finally, you will be able to evaluate whether Adams’ words are accurate. A more detailed outline follows: Competing for Empire What nations claimed land in North America? Why did Native American nations take sides in the struggle between England and France? Showdown in North America What was the Albany Plan of Union? What lands did Britain gain by the Treaty of Paris? Trouble over Taxes How did Britain try to get money to repay its debts? Why did colonists object to the Stamp Act? The Gap gets Wider How did the colonists react to the Townshend Acts? What leaders emerged in the colonies? What was the Boston Massacre? The Shot Heard ‘Round the World Why did Americans protest the Tea Act? How did Britain respond to the Boston Tea Party? What happened at Concord?