Author: Sachem Central School District

Causes of the American Revolution
Revolution

French and Indian War	Britain and France Fight over control of the Ohio River valley (1754—1763).
Albany Plan of Union	Created by Ben Franklin during French and Indian War. The plan was rejected.
Treaty of Paris 1763	Ended the French and Indian War.
Proclamation of 1763	Imaginary line drawn along Appalachian Mountains to prevent English settlers from moving on to native / land.
Mercantilism	Colonies exist to benefit the mother country
Sugar Act	Tax on sugar and molasses.

Events and Protests
Boston Massacre Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Boston Tea Party Lexington and Concord

People to Know
King George III - King of England during the American Revolution
Sons and Daughters of Liberty - Protest groups formed to protest British acts. Used violent and non-violent methods.
Paul Revere - Known for Midnight Ride and Boston Massacre engraving.
Sam Adams - One of the leaders of the Sons of Liberty, organized protests
John Adams - Before becoming our 2nd president, was a prestigious lawyer who controversially defended the Redcoats after Boston Massacre. Cousin of Sam Adams, member of the Sons of Liberty
Patrick Henry - Outspoken member of Sons of Liberty. “Give me liberty or give me death!”