HIST405N Week 2: The American Revolution

HIST405N Week 2: The American Revolution

Initial Post Instructions

In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) of the leading causes of the American Revolution:

• The Proclamation Act of 1763
• The Navigation Acts
• The Stamp Act
• The Declaratory Act
• The Townshend Act
• The Boston Massacre
• The Coercive Acts

Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:

• Analyze the cause and effect of two acts passed by the British Parliament on British North America. Which of your two selections from the list above do you consider the most significant and why?
• Examine and explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence to the development of the American Revolution.

Follow-Up Post Instructions

• Respond to one peer.
• Further the dialogue by building upon their post with information you uncovered while researching.
• Include one (1) meaningful scholarly source to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.

SOLUTION

Hello Professor Moore and Class,

The Boston Massacre and the Coercive Acts

The Coercive Acts of 1774 were a set of harsh laws passed by the British Parliament to suppress colonial resistance, especially in Massachusetts, following the Boston Tea Party. Known to the colonists as the “Intolerable Acts,” these measures included the closure of Boston Harbor, annulment of the Massachusetts Charter, permission for royal officials to be tried in Britain, and an expansion of the Quartering Act. These actions were seen as an assault on colonial autonomy and collective punishment. Irvin (2002) explains that these acts not only sparked outrage in………………………………………………..$5