THE ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE - United States History Workbook - 3 - Student Handouts

Oct 19, 2026

United States History Workbook #3 focuses on how Britain’s imperial policies pushed the American colonies toward independence. It explains the emergence of a distinct colonial identity, the aftermath of the French and Indian War, and conflicts over westward settlement. Key topics include the Royal Proclamation of 1763, the shift toward centralized revenue collection, and the Sugar Act’s taxes and enforcement. The material sets up growing colonial resistance and the principle of taxation without representation.

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Pages22

Reading Time55 min

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A New Colonial System

The Road to Independence – United States History Workbook #3 of 15

The Stamp Act

Taxation without Representation

The Townshend Acts

Samuel Adams

The Boston “Tea Party”

The Coercive Acts

The Revolution Begins

Common Sense and Independence

Defeats and Victories

Franco-American Alliance

The British Move South

Victory and Independence

The Significance of the American Revolution

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© Student Handouts | | | | | | Workbook \#3 Student Handouts (Order \#3780974) © Student Handouts, [Inc. www.studenthandouts.com](Inc. www.studenthandouts.com) Workbooks in This Series: 1. Early America 2. The Colonial Period 3. The Road to Independence 4. The Formation of a National Government 5. Westward Expansion and Regional Differences 6. Sectional Conflict 7. The Civil War and Reconstruction 8. Growth and Transformation 9. Discontent and Reform 10.War, Prosperity, and Depression 11.The New Deal and World War II 12.Postwar America 13.Decades of Change: 1960-1980 14.The New Conservatism and a New World Order 15.Bridge to the 21st Century This series is © 2011 Student Handouts. For any questions, please visit our website: [www.studenthandouts.com](www.studenthandouts.com). THE ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE: United States History Workbook \#3 Table of Contents: 1. A New Colonial System 2. The Stamp Act 3. Taxation without Representation 4. The Townshend Acts 5. Samuel Adams 6. The Boston “Tea Party” 7. The Coercive Acts 8. The Revolution Begins 9. Common Sense and Independence 10. Defeats and Victories 11. Franco-American Alliance 12. The British Move South 13. Victory and Independence 14. The Significance of the American Revolution United States History Workbook Series-Answer Keys [http://www.studenthandouts.com/01-Web-Pages/United-States](http://www.studenthandouts.com/01-Web-Pages/United-States)History-Workbooks-Answer-Keys/00-Answer-Keys. htm Page 2 Student Handouts (Order \#3780974) The Road to Independence – United States History Workbook \#3 of 15 1 A New Colonial System Throughout the 18th century, thematuring British North American colonies inevitably forged a distinct identity. They grew vastly in economic strength and cultural attainment; virtually all had long years of selfgovernment behind them. In the 1760s their combined population exceeded 1,500,000 – a six-fold increase since 1700. Nonetheless, England and America did not begin an overt parting of the ways until 1763, more than a century and a half after the founding of the first permanent settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. In the aftermath of the French and Indian War, London saw a need for a new imperial design that would involve more centralized control, spread the costs of empire more equitably, and speak to the interests of both French Canadians and North American Indians. The colonies, on the other hand, long accustomed to a large measure of independence, expected more, not less, freedom. And, with the French menace eliminated, they felt far less need for a strong British presence. A scarcely comprehending Crown and Parliament on the other side of the Atlantic found itself contending with colonists trained in self‑government and impatient with interference. The organization of Canada and of the Ohio Valley necessitated policies that would not alienate the French and Indian inhabitants. Here London was in fundamental conflict with the interests of the colonies. Fast increasing in population, and needing more land for settlement, they claimed the right to extend their boundaries as far west asthe Mississippi River. The British government, fearing a series of Indian wars, believed that the lands should be opened on a more gradual basis. Restricting movement was also a way of ensuring royal control over existing settlements before allowing the formation of new ones. The Royal Proclamation of 1763 reserved all the western territory between the Allegheny Mountains, Florida, the Mississippi River, and Quebec for use by Native Americans. Thus the Crown attempted to sweep away every western land claim of the 13 colonies and to stop westward expansion. Although never effect

FAQs

What was the purpose of the Royal Proclamation of 1763?

It reserved western territory for Native Americans, attempting to end or limit western land claims and restrict westward expansion.

Why did Britain introduce new revenue policies after the French and Indian War?

London needed more money to support a growing empire and faced increasing taxpayer discontent at home, expecting colonies to pay for defense.

How did the Sugar Act change colonial trade and enforcement?

It replaced the Molasses Act by placing duties on products such as molasses and levying taxes on luxury items, while also increasing energetic enforcement actions against smugglers.

Oct 19, 2026

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