Finals Study Guide Flashcards
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Who was involved in the French Indian war? Who won the war? What problem comes with victory
French and British fought and the British won. Debt came as a result of the victory.
What is the sugar act and how did the colonists protest it
An act that taxed sugar and molasses amongst other things. The colonists boycotted.
Name one coercive act and what it did.
Boston port act closed all of the Boston ports till the city payed back the debt from the Boston tea party.
Quartering act forced civilians to house soldiers when told to.
People in favor of England and people who thought England were tyrants.
Loyalists and patriots
What is the purpose of the declaration of independence? List the 3 specifically listed unalienable rights
Declaration of independence was a breakup letter to the king saying they were tired of how they were treated. Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness.
What is a direct tax and what did the colonists say about them
Taxes placed directly on items compared to compared to just being there like indirect taxes. The colonists said this kind of tax was unfair.
