Causes of the American Revolution

famous chief of the Ottawa tribe who fought back against the British

1763 - A Native American uprising after the French and Indian War, led by an Ottowa chief named Pontiac. They opposed British expansion into their land and began destroying British forts in the area. The attacks ended when Pontiac was killed.

act/law forbidding English colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains to leave the Natives in peace

a person under the rule of a king or queen

something, typically money, that is owed or due to someone else

act/law passed by the British Parliament (government) setting taxes on molasses and sugar imported by the colonies

an act/law passed by the British that allowed British troops to live in the homes of the colonists. Colonists had to 'quarter' (feed and shelter) the soldiers

an act/law passed by the British parliament(government) in 1756 that required colonists to pay for a stamp for newspapers and legal documents

the group in Britain's government that makes their laws, similar to the U.S. Congress

the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

a firm decision to do or not to do something

a protest where you refuse to buy or use goods and services from someone so they lose money

representatives - people sent to represent other people in a meeting or event

a formal request for government action

to cancel an act or law