Declaration of Independence

direct tax on the American colonies requiring the use of stamped paper for documents.

Boston Tea Party

A part of the declaration of independence

Taxes

French and Indian War

For the colonies to pay him back for the French and Indian War/

They wanted to express their anger with King George III and Parliament.

They wanted to celebrate a holiday.

They wanted to ask for more land.

They wanted to form a new religion.

It stated that Colonists were equal to the King.

It was the first part of the Declaration.

It listed grievances against King George III.

It angered the King.

Complaints the Colonists had about King George III.

New laws created by the Colonists.

Celebrations held by the Colonists.

Rewards given to the Colonists.

To outline the reasons for independence, list grievances against the king, and declare separation from Britain.

To describe the geography of the colonies, list trade agreements, and declare loyalty to Britain.

To provide a summary of colonial laws, list famous battles, and declare peace with Britain.

To introduce the U.S. Constitution, list the Bill of Rights, and declare the end of the war.

Because it was seen as an act of treason against the King, risking severe punishment or death.

Because it was a secret document that could not be shared.

Because it was not supported by all the colonies.

Because it would immediately end the war with Britain.