Oppression and Revolution

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the oppression of the colonies by British authorities and the various revolutionary responses that contributed to the American Revolution.

What event marks the first time Americans united for a common cause, leading to American Nationalism?

The effects of the war, particularly the outcome of Pontiac's Rebellion and the Proclamation of 1763.

What was the significance of George Grenville's policies enacted after 1763?

Grenville aimed to increase British authority by enforcing Navigation Acts and imposing new taxes.

What phrase became synonymous with colonial discontent regarding taxation without representation?

'No taxation without representation' became a rallying cry for colonists feeling unfairly taxed.

Which British Act imposed duties on imported sugar and molasses in 1764?

The Sugar Act.

What did the Stamp Act of 1765 require from the colonists?

It required special stamped paper for legal documents, newspapers, and other publications.

What was one of the primary colonial responses to the Townshend Duties of 1767?

Colonists organized boycotts and protests against the duties.

What event is referred to by the term 'Boston Massacre'?

A violent confrontation on March 5, 1770, where British soldiers killed 5 colonists.

What direct action did colonists take during the Boston Tea Party in December 1773?

Colonists, disguised as Indians, destroyed hundreds of chests of tea as a protest against the Tea Act.

What was a major consequence of the Intolerable Acts of 1774?

They were designed to punish Massachusetts and led to the convening of the First Continental Congress.

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition presented to King George III?

The petition was a final attempt at reconciliation between the American colonies and the British crown.

What event marks the first time Americans united for a common cause, leading to American Nationalism?

The effects of the war, particularly the outcome of Pontiac's Rebellion and the Proclamation of 1763.

What was the significance of George Grenville's policies enacted after 1763?

Grenville aimed to increase British authority by enforcing Navigation Acts and imposing new taxes.

What phrase became synonymous with colonial discontent regarding taxation without representation?

'No taxation without representation' became a rallying cry for colonists feeling unfairly taxed.

Which British Act imposed duties on imported sugar and molasses in 1764?

The Sugar Act.

What did the Stamp Act of 1765 require from the colonists?

It required special stamped paper for legal documents, newspapers, and other publications.

What was one of the primary colonial responses to the Townshend Duties of 1767?

Colonists organized boycotts and protests against the duties.

What event is referred to by the term 'Boston Massacre'?

A violent confrontation on March 5, 1770, where British soldiers killed 5 colonists.

What direct action did colonists take during the Boston Tea Party in December 1773?

Colonists, disguised as Indians, destroyed hundreds of chests of tea as a protest against the Tea Act.

What was a major consequence of the Intolerable Acts of 1774?

They were designed to punish Massachusetts and led to the convening of the First Continental Congress.

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition presented to King George III?

The petition was a final attempt at reconciliation between the American colonies and the British crown.

What was the British response to the Olive Branch Petition?

King George III rejected the petition and declared the colonies to be in 'open and avowed rebellion'.

What event is considered the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?

The Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775.

What influential pamphlet, published in early 1776, strongly argued for American independence?

Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense'.

What colonial body formed the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as its commander?

The Second Continental Congress.

What document, adopted on July 4, 1776, formally severed the colonies' ties with Great Britain?

The Declaration of Independence.