Acts of War Study Guide Flashcards
- What was the purpose of the Proclamation Act of 1763?
The purpose of the Proclamation Act of 1763 was to separate the Colonists and Native Americans on the Appalachian mountains.
Why were the English colonists upset about the Proclamation Act?
The English colonists were upset about the Proclamation Act because the lands were taken and settlers had to trespass.
The Proclamation Act led to the formation of a rebellious group in Boston called the ___________. List three of the members’ names:
The Proclamation Act led to the formation of a rebellious group in Boston called the
_________Son of Liberty _________. List three of the members’ names: Paul Riverre, John Hancock, Samuel Adams
The Stamp Act essentially failed to raise money for the British because-
People boycotted the paper, which made collecting the tax more expensive for the tax collectors.
What does the term “no taxation without representation” mean?
You cannot give taxes to the townspeople without a reason. The citizens wanted to be represented since they wanted to stand out from having to perform an obnoxious rule, paying extra for things they need.
Which colony refused to obey the Quartering Act of 1765?
New York refused to obey the Quartering Act because they did not agree to it and disliked it. (¨They made an assembly to not vote of any funds for ¨salt and vinegar¨)
The Townshend Acts placed a tax on popular items such as-
glass, paper, paint, and tea
How were the colonists able to defeat the Townshend Acts?
They were able to defeat the Townshend Acts by boycotting, smuggling, trading, and sharing stuff with each other
Those colonists who declared allegiance to the king of England were known as _________. Those who supported resistance against the king were called ________.
Those colonists who declared allegiance to the king of England were known as ___________loyalists__________. Those who supported resistance against the king were called ____patriots____.
List two ways in which the Boston Massacre was misrepresented in Paul Revere’s engraving.
The soldiers look as if they are trying to shoot innocent and defenseless people from the terrified looks of them. The people who are shot make you feel a lot of sympathy for them which is misrepresenting. - The crowd was larger than the picture, -The crowd was more aggressive than in the picture, or Captain Preston is in the wrong place
What were two provisions of the Tea Act of 1773?
Two provisions of the tea act were the price of tea was reduced because the tax decreased. British tea became cheaper than the Dutch tea which caused people to drink the King’s tea more.
Who organized the Boston Tea Party? Why did they disguise themselves as Indians?
Samuel Adams organized the Boston Tea Party. They disguised themselves as Indians, so they would not be found by the government/police, and be punished.
List the four components of the Intolerable Acts:
Shutting down Boston harbor, abolishing the local government, British soldiers trialed in England fairly, more soldiers were sent to Boston to enforce the laws.
Why was a mass, colony-wide boycott of British goods so effective?
Thousands of british works lost their jobs because of the boycott
What was an unintended consequence of closing Boston Harbor that actually united the 13 colonies against England?
People lose their jobs because of Boston. Closing the boston harbor
