Monday 19 October
(1) Current Events ("A" Week)
(2) In-Class Essay #1 (Salutary Neglect) DUE [if not turned in on Friday!]
(3) "British Action...Colonial Response - Ch. 6 Sec 1 --DUE!
Discuss BACR sheet for Chapter 6 Section 1
(4) "Tighter British Control"...write-up using BACR [follow steps below!]
“Tighter British Control” (Ch 6 Sec. 1
"Numerous British laws and taxes were placed upon the thirteen colonies during the 1600’s and 1700’s that began to cause tension between the two groups. First of all, the British passed the Navigation Acts in 1651. These acts angered the colonists because Britain was attempting to take money away from the colonies by taking total control of colonial trade. Secondly, the British passed the ________________. This act upset the colonists because… "
Your assignment:
First of all, copy the sentences above onto a piece of paper. Secondly...continue writing a chronology of the British actions that placed a strain on the relationship between Britain and the colonies. Be sure to include the name of the British acts, the date when the acts were passed, and provide a brief explanation of why the colonies were upset. NOTE: Make sure you look at the dates on your B.A.C.R. sheet that you did for homework…I want the acts explained in chronological order and there is at least one instance in Chapter 6 Section 1 where that does not occur!
