Declaration Cause and Effect Template
Part One:
In the chart below, summarize three British actions and describe how the colonists responded, and why this action and the response were so significant. Choose three additional events from the box below to complete the chart. An example has been provided for you. Your responses should be written in complete sentences.
• The Quartering Act of 1765 • The Tea Act of 1773
• The Declaratory Act of 1766 • The Intolerable Acts of 1774
• The Townshend Acts of 1767
Year British Action
Include a summary of what this act(s) did in your own words. Colonists Response
How did the colonists feel about this event? Did they take any action following this act?
1765 The Stamp Act taxed paper and printed goods. People from different colonies met to discuss the issues. The Sons and Daughters of Liberty were formed and held demonstrations, protests, and boycotts.
Part Two:
Review your completed chart above. In two to three complete sentences, explain how the events on the chart led colonists to support independence from the British.
Part Three:
Choose two colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and explain each grievance in your own words. Then, explain the connection between the grievance and a specific British action. Your responses should be written in complete sentences. An example is provided for you.
Grievance Listed in the Declaration of Independence Explain the colonial grievance in your own words. Explain how the grievance is a direct response to a specific British action.
For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us and protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States.
The colonists were angry that they were forced to house British soldiers in their homes. This grievance listed in the Declaration is a direct response to the Boston Massacre and the trial of the British soldiers. The colonists did not feel that justice was served and blamed the king for stationing British troops in the colonies in the first place.
Grievance Listed in the Declaration of Independence Explain the colonial grievance in your own words. Explain how the grievance is a direct response to a specific British action.
For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.
The colonists were upset that the British government was imposing taxes on them without their input or agreement. This grievance is a direct response to the various acts, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, which imposed taxes on the colonists without their consent or representation in the British government. The colonists believed that they should have a say in the taxes that were being imposed on them.
For depriving us, in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury.
The colonists were frustrated that the British government was taking away their right to a fair trial. This grievance is a direct response to the British actions, such as the enforcement of the Quartering Act and the Intolerable Acts, which allowed for British officials to conduct trials in Britain instead of in the colonies, denying the colonists the right to a trial by their peers. The colonists believed that they should have the right to a fair trial within their own communities.
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Year British Action
Include a summary of what this act(s) did in your own words. Colonists Response
How did the colonists feel about this event? Did they take any action following this act?
1765 The Quartering Act required colonists to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers. The colonists were angered by this act as it violated their rights to privacy and property. Some colonists refused to comply with the act, while others protested and petitioned against it.
1773 The Tea Act allowed the British East India Company to sell tea directly to the colonists, bypassing colonial merchants. The colonists felt that this act was a way for the British government to assert control over trade and exert their authority. In response, the colonists organized the Boston Tea Party, where they dumped tea into the Boston Harbor as a form of protest.
1766 The Declaratory Act asserted the British government's authority over the colonies and their right to enact laws and taxes. The colonists were frustrated and felt that this act was a show of power from the British. While they didn't take immediate action against this act, it further fueled their desire for independence.
Part Two:
The events on the chart led colonists to support independence from the British because they demonstrated a pattern of oppressive and unjust actions by the British government. The colonists felt their rights were being violated, and their grievances were not being addressed. These events showed the colonists that they needed to break away from British rule in order to secure their freedoms and rights.
Part Three:
Grievance Listed in the Declaration of Independence Explain the colonial grievance in your own words. Explain how the grievance is a direct response to a specific British action.
He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns and destroyed the lives of our people.
The colonists were accusing the British monarchy of taking destructive actions against the colonies, such as naval blockades, burning down towns, and causing loss of life. This grievance is a direct response to British military actions during the American Revolution, including the siege of Boston and the destruction of property during battles.
For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent
The colonists were protesting against the British government's ability to impose taxes on them without their consent or representation in the decision-making process. This grievance is a direct response to various acts, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, which imposed taxes on the colonists without their input or approval.
To complete Part One of the template, you need to choose three additional British actions and describe the colonists' response to each action. Here is an example of how you can fill out the chart for the Stamp Act of 1765:
Year British Action
1765 The Stamp Act taxed paper and printed goods.
Colonists Response
The colonists were angered by this act as they saw it as an unfair taxation without representation. They organized protests, boycotts, and formed groups like the Sons and Daughters of Liberty to promote resistance against the Stamp Act.
To complete the chart, you will need to choose three more British actions from the options provided and describe the colonists' response to each event. Additionally, explain why each action and response were significant.
Moving on to Part Two, review the completed chart and explain in two to three complete sentences how these events led colonists to support independence from the British. Look for common themes or patterns in the colonists' responses, such as resistance to taxation without representation or the perceived violation of their rights. It is important to consider how long-standing grievances and resistance movements influenced colonists' growing desire for independence.
Part Three requires you to choose two colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and explain each grievance in your own words. Then, draw a connection between each grievance and a specific British action. For example, the grievance about Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us can be linked to the British action of stationing troops in the colonies, as seen during the Boston Massacre. Explain how the grievances were direct responses to specific British actions by focusing on the impact each action had on the colonists' lives, rights, or freedoms.