Conflict Between England and its Colonies after the French and Indian War Flashcards
Why did the British raise such high taxes on the colonies and who was in charge of the taxes?
To pay off the debt of the French and Indian War, The Parliament
What was the Sugar Act and when was it passed?
The Sugar Act was issued in 1764 and was used for taxing the sugar that the colonists bought.
What did James Otis say about the parliament and the crown after the Sugar Act was issued?
He said that the power of the crown and parliament should be limited and they cannot do things without consent.
When was the meeting in Boston where a man agreed with James Otis? Who was that man?
May 1764, local leader Samuel Adams
What was the slogan which summarized the ideas of James Otis?
“No Taxation Without Representation”
What committee did Samuel Adams help found and what was the purpose for founding it?
The Committee of Correspondence was founded for each Committee to go to a town and spread the idea of going against the British idea of taxes.
What did people start doing in return for the Sugar Act?
People started boycotting (refusing to do something [in this case refusing to buy the sugar]).
When and where was the first boycott?
New York in 1765
What was the Stamp Act and when was it issued?
The Stamp Act was issued in 1765 and it said that people who buy things that were made of paper for use such as newspapers, licenses, and playing cards were taxed.
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
a group of men who helped stop taxes
When did parliament repeal the Stamp Act?
1766
What did parliament issue saying that they could make the laws they want for the colonies and when was it issued?
Declaratory Act in 1766
What was the Townshend Acts, who made them, and when was it established?
Townshend Act taxed colonial imports to get way more money, Charles Townshend, 1767
What was the Boston Massacre and when did it happen?
1770
Some British troops came to the colonies to enforce the Townshend Act. Two years later, a British soldier had an argument with a colonist and killed him. People who were near that shooting came and surrounded the soldier and troops came as well. Since the tension was getting bigger and bigger, the British soldier opened fire on the protesting colonists and kill five people.
Who was the most remembered person do die in the Boston Massacre? What was mostly known for?
Crispus Attucks was known to be the first one to die in the Boston Massacre.
