On The Road To The American Revolution

What Will You Learn?

• Understanding Colonial Loyalty: Gain insights into the colonists' pride and loyalty to the British Empire following their joint victory in the French and Indian War.
• Symbolism in Colonial America: Explore the significance of erecting a statue of King George in New York City as a testament to the colonists' belief in their future with the British Empire.
• The Stamp Act Controversy: Learn about the introduction and intended purpose of the Stamp Act and how it unexpectedly sparked unprecedented protests.
• Formation of Alliances: Examine how the protests against the Stamp Act forged common cause between merchants and consumers, uniting them against British policies.
• Military Occupation and Tensions: Understand the deployment of four redcoat regiments to Boston to maintain peace and how this led to escalating tensions between the troops and Boston residents.
• The Boston Massacre: Analyze the events leading up to the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770, and the consequences of this deadly confrontation.
• The Imperial Crisis Revived: Study the resurgence of the imperial crisis in December 1773 with the Boston Tea Party and its role in deteriorating relations between the Crown and the colonies.
• Acts of Defiance: Explore the motivations and actions of the men who destroyed East India Company tea, and the impact this had on colonial sentiment.
• Hopes for Reconciliation: Understand the initial hopes for peaceful reconciliation with King and Parliament that persisted after the Tea Party.
• Propaganda and Public Opinion: Examine the propaganda efforts of a small group of patriots and their role in shifting public opinion towards armed resistance and independence.
• Embrace of Independence: Learn why ordinary people across twelve mainland colonies eventually embraced the cause of independence and armed resistance.