Road to Revoloution Flashcards
Proclamation Act of 1763
Banned colonies/British settlements west of the Appalachian mountains.
why was the sugar act passed? What did it do?
Taxed sugar and molasses;Was passed to raise money in the colonies.
What famous quote came from the Sugar Act?
“No taxation without representation!”
What is a vice-admiralty court?
These were courts that had no jury, and judges treated suspects guilty until proven innocent.
What group did Samuel Adams form and what did that group do?
Committee of correspondence. Each Committee shared info and ideas w/ each other on how to challenge British laws.
What does boycott mean?
To refuse to buy a good or service.
What did the Stamp act do and how did colonists respond?
Forced colonists to buy a stamp with any/all paper goods. colonists protested in anger about the new act.
Who are the Sons of Liberty and what did they do?
It was a secret society and was helped formed with Sam Adams. Sometimes used violence to scare tax collectors.
What is the Declaratory act?
An act that accompanied the repeal of the Stamp Act.
What does repeal mean?
To take away. (in an official manner, often used with laws)
What was the Townshend Act and how did colonists respond?
Taxed lead,glass,tea,and paper. colonists boycotted British goods.
What were the writs of assistance?
Gave permission to tax collectors to search any ship for smuggled goods. (did not have to have a reason)
Who are the Daughters of Liberty?
Women who supported the Townshend Act boycott.
What event started the Boston Massacre?
A colonist and a British soldier had gotten into an argument. Out of frustration, the soldier struck the colonist, and a crowd had begun to form. eventually multiple soldiers had fired the mob of colonists, killing 3 men.
What is propaganda?
A one sided story, usually used in an argument.
