Chapter 7 "Mercantilisim+ The Stamp Act" & " The Events Leading to the Revolution + Independence"

What was the main difference between the Townshend Acts and the Stamp Act?

The Townshend Acts imposed indirect taxes payable at American ports, while the Stamp Act required direct payment by colonists.

What event is known as the Boston Massacre and when did it occur?

The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770, involving a confrontation between 60 townspeople and 10 British soldiers, resulting in the death of 5 colonists.

What was the chief function of the Committees of Correspondence?

The Committees of Correspondence aimed to unify the colonies and spread news and propaganda to maintain opposition to British policies.

What was the Tea Act and what did it grant to the British East India Company?

The Tea Act, passed in 1773, lowered the price of tea but maintained the tax, granting the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sold in the colonies.

Describe the Boston Tea Party.

In December 1773, Boston colonists, disguised as American Indians, dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor as a protest against the Tea Act.

What were the Intolerable Acts and what were three of their key provisions?

The Intolerable Acts were laws passed to punish Boston for the Tea Party, including closing Boston Harbor until damages were paid, imposing martial law, and allowing British soldiers accused of crimes to be tried in Britain.

What was created by the colonies in response to the Intolerable Acts in 1774?

The Continental Congress was formed to address grievances against the British government, with representatives from 12 of the 13 colonies.

What were the names of the first battles of the American Revolution?

The first battles were the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which occurred in April 1775.

What significant document was issued in July 1776?

The Declaration of Independence was issued in July 1776.

What were three British strengths heading into the Revolutionary War?

British strengths included a well-trained army, a strong navy, and financial resources.

What were three American strengths heading into the Revolutionary War?

American strengths included familiarity with the terrain, strong motivation for independence, and guerrilla warfare tactics.

What is mercantilism?

Mercantilism is an economic theory that emphasizes the importance of accumulating wealth through trade and maintaining a favorable balance of exports over imports for the benefit of the mother country.

What were the Navigation Acts?

The Navigation Acts were laws passed by Parliament to enforce mercantilism, restricting trade to and from the colonies.

What was the period of Salutary Neglect?

Salutary Neglect refers to the period before 1763 when Britain allowed the American colonies to develop their own political and economic systems with minimal interference.

What caused half of Britain's debt after 1763?

The debt was primarily caused by the French and Indian War.

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act and when was it created?

The Stamp Act, created in 1765, aimed to raise revenue to pay off debt from the French and Indian War by taxing printed materials.

What famous slogan emerged from colonial opposition to taxation?

'No taxation without representation!'

What was the Stamp Act Congress?

The Stamp Act Congress, held in 1765, was a meeting of 27 delegates from various colonies to discuss opposition to the Stamp Act.

List three ways colonists responded to the Stamp Act.

Colonists responded by boycotting British goods, using violence against non-compliant colonists, and ransacking the homes of British officials.

What was the result of the Stamp Act?

Parliament repealed the Stamp Act but passed the Declaratory Act, asserting its right to legislate for the colonies.