Toward Independence

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what powers did the colonial government have in the 18th century?	The colonial governments had power to pass laws and create taxes. They also decided how the colonies' money spent. And elected their own assemblies.
Which event of the French and Indian War do you think was the most significant? Why?	At the turning point of the war, they signed the Treaty of Paris. When this happened Britain then controlled and expanded the American Empire.
What did the Proclamation of 1763 require the colonists to do?	To stay on the east side of the Appalachian MOuntains.
In the Proclamation of 1763, how did some colonists protest the laws?	Argued by letters and articles, that was a tyranny.
How did the British react to the protest of the Proclamation of 1763?	Ignored the arguments and expanded the British to 7500 soldiers.
In the Stamp Act of 1765, what did this law require colonists to do?	The colonists had to buy a stamp for any paper they used, including newspapers and cards.
How did some of the colonists protest against the Stamp Act of 1765?	Colonists sent messages. Which led to the Parliament repealing the Stamp Act.
In the Stamp Act, how did the British government react to the protests?	The British agreed that the colonists needed to pay their fair share of the debt. So they repealed the Act.
In the Quartering Act of 1765, what did this law require colonists to do?	To provide housing and supplies for the British troops.
In the Quartering Act, how did the colonists protest against the laws?	By not approving funds for the troops.
How did the British government react to the protests of the Quartering Act of 1765?	They believed the soldiers should be provided housing so they would not let the New York assembly til complied with the law.
In the Stamp Act, what was it for and why were some colonist against it?	It was to help pay for the French and Indian War debt. Some colonists were against it because they believed it violated the right "no taxation without respreation."
What were the Townshend Acts? Why did the Parliament pass them?	The Townshend Acts were a series of taxes and laws. The Parliament passed the law because it was taxes like on paper, paint, glass and tea to help pay for the soldiers in the colonies.
What influence did the colonial women have on the Townshend Acts?	The colonial women would not buy anything from any Britain stores.
Why did Lord North decide to repeal the Townshend Acts of 1770?	Because a lot of colonists were refusing to pay the taxes and because the taxes were not enough money to cover the losses due to the boycott.
What was the Patriots view of how the Boston Massacre began?	The British soldiers killed the colonists.
What was the Loyalists view of how the Boston Massacre began?	The colonist were throwing rocks at the British soldiers.
What role did John Adams play after the Boston Massacre?	He defended the troops and believed everyone had the right to a fair trial.
What began a period of calm across the colonies?	The BOston Massacre and the repeal of the taxes under the Townshend Acts.
What did the Tea Act provide?	Provided the company with a monopoly over tea sales in the colonies
Was the Tea Act just another attempt to collect taxes without their consent.	yes
How did King George's feeling change toward the colonies after the Boston Tea Party?	That this wasn't about taxes anymore, but Great Britain's control over the colonies.
What was the first law for the Intolerable Acts?	Closed the Boston Harbor to all shipping until the ruined tea was paid for.
What was the second law of the Intolerable Acts?	Placed the government of massachusetts under British's control.
What was the third law of the Intolerable Acts?	British soldiers who accused of murder would be tried in England.
What new idea did Patrick Henry bring to the First Continental Congress?	Urged the colonies to unite
What decisions did the First Contenental Congress make?	To send a respectful message to King George about a new boycott, and what he has been doing wrong. They also urged the king to consider their complaints and rights.
Albany Plan of Union	Proposed by Ben Franklin- called for the colonies to form an alliance for their own defense.
Ben Franklin	Proposed the Albany Pan of Union.
boycott	to refuse to buy items from a particular country.
Britain's response to the colonies being on the brink of rebellion in 1768	Britain ignored the colonists' arguments and sent troops to Boston.
Crispus Attucks	The part African American and part Native American dock worker killed during the Boston Massacre.
How did colonial leaders use the Boston Massacre to their advantage?	The event was used as propaganda to drum up support against the British.
How did the Boston Massacre contribute to the repeal of the Townshend Acts?	Britain tried to calm colonial anger and opposition by repealing the Townshend Acts.
Intolerable Acts	These were harsh laws intended to punish the people of Massachusetts by closing Boston harbor and banning town meetings.
King George III	King of England during the this tumultuous time.
List reasons the French felt threatened by British interest in the Ohio River Valley.	1. tradition of rivalry between the two nations. 2. threat to fur trade profits between the French and Native Americans. 3. competition over resources, land, and fishing grounds.
List the major grievances of American Colonists leading up to 1776.	Taxation without Representation-Taxes (in the form of the Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Tea Act, etc.), Quartering Act, Proclamation of 1763
Patrick Henry	The young member of the Virginia House of Burgesses that persuaded the Burgesses to take action against the Stamp Act. He urged the colonists to unite.
Paul Revere	Created an engraving of the Boston Massacre that caused anti-British feelings to become more intense.
Quartering Act	Forced colonists to pay for housing of British troops in taverns, inns, vacant buildings, and barns. Colonists were also expected to provide food and drink.
Reasons for the deterioration of relations between the British and the colonists.	* Colonists felt the Proclamation of 1763 restricted their freedom. * The colonists did not want to pay for the French and Indian War. The colonists did not believe in taxation without representation. The colonists were alarmed by British troops stationed in the colonies.
Samuel Adams	Bostonian who help start the Sons of Liberty in protest against British taxes.
The First Continental Congress	* A meeting called by Virginia lawmakers of all colonial delegates to search for a peaceful resolution. Drafted a petition to the King and Parliament declaring that the colonies could not be taxed except by their own assemblies. Listed the complaints against the King. Requested the King to recognize their rights. Urged merchants to boycott British goods in protest *Voted to form a militia.
What are the differing beliefs of Patriots and Loyalists? What belief was held by both groups?	Differences: Patriots- determined to fight the British until they gained independence; Loyalists- did not consider unfair taxes and regulations good enough reasons for rebellion; Both- wanted fair treatment.
What happened to the Albany Plan of Union?	It did not get much support for two reasons. 1. Colonists were afraid of losing their autonomy or self-government. 2. As British subjects, the colonists depended on Britain to protect them.
What is Fort Duquesne?	A French fort in the Ohio River Valley which alarmed the colonists.
What was Benjamin Franklin's reaction to the colonies' refusal to accept the Albany Plan of Union?	Franklin was frustrated that although the colonies expressed their desire for a union, they were unwilling to give up enough power to form one.
Who was fighting in the French and Indian War and Why?	British (allied with the American colonists) and the French (allied with the Native Americans) were fighting for colonial dominance of North America.
Who were the Sons of Liberty?	Group that was formed to protest British taxes.
Why is the Albany Plan of Union important?	It was the first important proposal to conceive the idea of "whole and united under one government."
Why were the colonists upset by the Proclamation of 1763?	Restricted their settling of new lands west of the Appalachian Mountains. Colonists saw the king's order as tyranny.

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