4.4 Revolution in America! (part 1)

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4.4 Revolution in America

How many New England colonies were established in North America?

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New England

• 13 colonies were established by Britain in North America.
• The Dutch, French and Spanish had NA colonies too.
• Most settlers were farmers.
• The colonies were very diverse (Mostly British, German & Dutch) 

Self-rule?

• The colonies had a high degree of self-government and independence.
• It simply took too long to send messages back and forth.
• The colonies were protected by militias.
• Militias consisted of so called minute men.

Pilgrim fathers signing the first American Self-Governing Act in 1620

Taxation

•  After war with France ended (1763) with a British victory at a high price.
• Because the war took place in the Americas, Britain imposed a series of new taxes.
• Result: Protests and a growing resistance.

Boston Tea Party (1773)

• Protest against taxation on Tea.
• A group called the patriots dumped 342 crates of tea in the harbour. 
• This led to harsh measures from the British government.
• The patriots established their own government: the Continental Congress.

What connection is there between the Age of Reason and the American Revolution?

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General George Washington crosses the Delaware