AP US History Period 3 (1754-1800) Interactive Notebook

Flashcards covering Period 3 (1754-1800) topics including the French and Indian War, the Seven Years' War, the Proclamation of 1763, and British colonial tax policies leading to the American Revolution.

Why did the British rely on navy fighters according to the notes?

Because Britain is an island.

Who led the Virginia military sent by the British in 1754, and what was the first battle site of the French & Indian War?

George Washington led the Virginia military, and the first battle site was Fort Necessity.

What were the three phases of the French & Indian War (1754-1763)?

Phase 1: British provided assistance; Phase 2: War became an international conflict where Brits were losing, seizing supplies from farmers, and taking colonists to war; Phase 3: Pitt relaxed policies on colonists and provided more aid, causing the French to concede.

What land transfers occurred under the Treaty of Paris at the end of the French & Indian War?

Canada and all land east of the Mississippi were ceded to the British.

What were the main effects and consequences of the Seven Years' War on the British Empire?

England's territory doubled and expanded, Britain went heavily into debt, resentment grew between colonists and British soldiers, and Britain began taxing the colonies to cover defense costs.

How did King George III contribute to British government instability during this period?

King George III was insane and insisted that the colonists should pay their part of the empire's costs.

What was the rule and purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

It forbade colonists from settling past the Appalachian Mountains in order to control white settlements and stop conflict with Native Americans.

Which Ottawa chief was involved in native resistance mentioned in the primary source analysis?

Pontiac.

What was the main outcome of the Sugar Act of 1764?

It eliminated illegal sugar trade.

What did the Stamp Act of 1765 tax, and how was the tax revenue used?

It taxed printed documents and was used as direct revenue for the British government.

What declaration did Patrick Henry make in response to British taxation?

He declared that Americans deserve the same rights as Englishmen.

What was the historical significance of the Stamp Act Congress in 1765?

It was the first success of the colonies uniting.

What act did Parliament pass in 1766 after repealing the Stamp Act, and what did it declare?

Parliament passed the Declaratory Act of 1766, which asserted English dominance over the colonists by stating that the British government can make acts that colonists must obey.