Revolution Era Flashcards
(7 cards)
What is Sugar Act of 1764?
The act reduced the tax on sugar in half
What is the Proclamation Line of 1763?
King George III declared that the colonist could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains
What is taxation without representation?
British government enforced tax laws without any colonists approval
What is the Stamp Act of 1765?
The British ordered that every newspapers, pamphlet, or other paper had to be stamped with an official stamp or seal on it. (Tax)
What year is the Townshend Act?
1767
What is the Boston Masscre?
Some colonist taunted the British soldiers with snowballs by accident, the soldiers fired and several colonist died.
What is the Boston tea party?
A group of colonist dumped 45 tons of tea into the harbor. A effect of that is the Intolerable Acts.
