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Protests to the Stamp Act were widespread Colonists boycotted many British goods they signed a petition demanding the repeal of the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act and even physically attacked tax collectors . What was the . tax/act . imposed on the colonists?. How did/might the act effect the colonies’ relationship with Great Britain?. Questions…. Navigation Acts. The colonies were only allowed to TRADE WITH BRITAIN. the. American. Revolution. Salutary Neglect. The first Prime Minister of Britain, Sir Robert Walpole, promoted the idea of Salutary Neglect.. “If no restrictions were placed on the colonies, they would flourish.”. Events leading up to the Revolutionary War. Colonies resent Britain. King George III tightens British control . Quartering Act. : Colonists must house British soldiers . Tax the Colonists. French and Indian War caused debt . To Independence:. (1770-1776). Chapter 4. Causes of War. The greed for territory produced by mercantilism also meant that nations ended up fighting over land and resources. . As British colonists pushed further west, they found themselves fighting French settlers and Native Americans over territory. A brief Recap of how we came to have a revolution. From Early 1600s to Mid-1700s. British government and colonists had a positive relationship.. British government largely left colonies alone to govern themselves.. CHAPTER 3. Essential Question. What events led to the American Revolution, and what role did South Carolina play in the development of the new nation? . The Road to Revolution. LESSON 1. Controlling the Colonies. The Deep Roots . 2 Ideas within colonists. Republicanism -> society in which all citizens willingly . lower . their private interests for the common good. Radical . whigs. feared threat to liberty . plain arguments and common sense.”. . -- Thomas Paine “Common Sense”. “The harder the conflict, the more glorious . the triumph.” . . -- Thomas Paine. “The Crisis” . Growth of Individualism. The French and Indian War resulted in Britain controlling all land east of the Mississippi River. Colonists enjoyed . salutary neglect . (beneficial neglect). Britain used a “hands off” approach to colonies. In addition to paying the war debt, Britain now has decided to station over 7500 troops in North America to keep their territorial gains. Costs to house and feed these troops is 225,000 British Pounds annually (in 1760’s dollars). . Do Now!. 1. Explain . TWO. ways the French and Indian War altered the relationship between Britain and the colonies?. 2. From your homework, why did many African Americans and Native Americans join on the side of the British?. 1. The French and Indian War. How did the rivalry of Britain and France lead to war in North America?. How did lack of unity and mistakes lead to British defeats early in the war?. What turned the tide of war in Britain’s favor?. Review for Test. This act put a tax on paper items.. Newspapers ,legal documents, and even playing cards were taxed.. The Stamp Act. Who was the writer that disagreed with the taxes and wrote plays that accused the British leaders of being greedy?. American Revolution: The Birth of a Republic Britain and its American Colonies The combined population of Britain and its colonies were about 2,150,000 in 1770. An increase from the 250,000 in 1700.