American Revolution: Influence Reasons and Results Flashcards
Midterm Study
Historical and Philosophical Influences
Puritan Revolution
–English Civil War Royalist vs Anti-Royalist
Anglican vs Puritan
Historical and Philosophical Influences
Glorious Revolution
1688 William and Mary government should
serve the interests of the people
Reasons
Salutary Neglect
Colonies govern themselves with little or no
regulation
Avoiding strict enforcement of Parliamentary
laws
Reasons
British and French Competition
Britain and France have been at odds with each
other since the 100 Years’
since the rise of European power = rivalry will continue
Results
Result of Britain and France Competition
As a result Britain engages in four wars with
either France or another European power
between 1689 and 1763.
major consequence of the French and
Indian war
was that although Britain wins, they
had a large amount of debt.
A result of Britain having a large debt
( After the war )
As a result King
George needed to raise taxes.
So Britains national debt went from 75 mill to 145 mill
where was king george going to get his revenue from ?
The Colonies
Molasses Act 1733
Stopped trade between the Americas and
French West Indies,
Currency Act 1751
Forbade New England colonies from
issuing money and restricted trade
Stamp Act 1765
Tax on newspapers, diplomas, cards and
legal documents
Declaratory Act 1766
Parliament could enact laws for the colonies
Tea Act 1773
Increased tax on tea
1st Continental
Congress 1774
Trained military groups
2nd Continental
Congress 1775
Approval of Declaration of Independence
