HIST 1007 Chapter : Revolutionary Politics In America
Document Summary
Setting the stage: changing british policy, salutary neglect. Left colonies alone and everyone was happy about it: people who were discontent with england, petty thieves- people who couldn"t pay their bills, seven years war. Settlement reflected european concerns: didn"t take into account what those in america wanted, round one, proclamation act of 1763, cannot go into french territory. Sugar act 1764: put a tax on sugar, currency act 1764. The decision for independence: 1st continental congress, 1774, extra- legal body- not a legal entity, starts with virginians, cross colonial meeting in philadelphia, things in common: In lexington, 70 militia were waiting for british soldiers. First major battle: british have severe casualties without many american losses. In conflict with the british for 4 or 5 years without knowing the reason: reaction in britain, not everyone in britain wanted to keep the american colonies, wanted to make money, not lose it.
