The document summarizes the primary causes of the American Revolution, including the end of the French and Indian War and the Treaty of Paris of 1763, which laid the groundwork by enlarging the British Empire but also causing tensions with colonists over new taxes and laws. Key events inflaming tensions included the Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, and the Sons and Daughters of Liberty organizing resistance. Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" was also influential in advocating for independence from Britain.

1. The student will explain the primary causes of the American Revolution. SSUSH3

18. The Boston Massacre

21. Boston Tea Party (1773)

22. School House Rock: No More Kings

24. Committees of Correspondence 1774 Purpose  warn neighboring colonies about incidents with Br.  broaden the resistance movement.  communication link with other colonies as to happenings in Mass. & Virginia (networking)

33. Thomas Paine : Common Sense

35. Declaration of Independence (1776)

37. Independence Hall