APUSH Period 3 (1754–1800)

What were the causes ans effects of the Seven Years War?

Causes

• England and France are competing global empires

• As settlements on the coast grow bigger, colonists start to expand out West into the Ohio River Valley, which is great for trade and also happens to be French territory

• Native American tribes like the Iroquois, Cherokee, Huron, Algonquins, etc… are also having their land impeded on

• TLDR: France does not want Britain gaining valuble territory, and Native American groups join them to protect their territory

Effects

1. Great Britain wins—Treaty of Paris

• Spain gives Florida to Britain

• French give up Ohio River Valley territory to Britain

• Canada becomes British territory

2. Great Britain prevents Westward expansion—Proclamation of 1763

• British want to ensure taxation on colonists to pay for war—further they go, harder to control

• Wanted to prevent continuous conflicts between settlers + Natives

• Resentment builds—colonists feel they have earned this land from fighting

3. Great Britain’s war debt

• In tons of debt from war and decide to raise taxes on colonists + strongly enforce laws

• Resentment begins building among colonists who find this unfair after being neglected for so log

What was the Stamp Act and what were its effects:

The Stamp Act was one of the first majorly opposed taxes Britain put on colonists, put taxes on all printed materials in the colonies

Effects:

• Protests, riots and boycotts

• Groups like the Sons & Daughters of Liberty were formed

• Delegates from 9 colonies form the Stamp Act Congress to petition the government to repeal the Act

• Boycotts and unrest cause Stamp Act to be released, but the Decleratory Act asserts Britains right to control colonies

What were the causes and effects of the Boston Tea Party?

Causes

• British pass the Tea Act that puts increased taxes on tea

• Sons of Liberty plan to dump tea into Boston Harbor in opposition

Effects

• Tensions grow far stronger between colonists & Britain

• British parliament pass the Intolerable Acts which leads to the formation of the first continental congress

What were the Intolerable Acts and what were their impacts?

The Intolerable Acts were the…

• Boston Port Bill: Closed Boston Ports until fines for tea were payed, which crippled the economy

• Government Bill: Expanded powers to Parliament selected royal governors

• Administration of Justice Act

• Quartering Act: Forced colonists to house British soldiers

Impacts:

• First Continental Congress is created to advocate for their rights as British citizens

• Regions eventually agreed to stage a boycott on British goods for a year

• Created the Declaration of Colonial Rights and Grievances

What was Common Sense by Thomas Paine and what were its impacts?

Common Sense is a phamphlet by Thomas Paine that used Enlightment & Great Awakening ideals to argue that independence was neccessary and that King George + British rule must be toppled

Effects:

• Colonists grew in favor of total independence from Britain

• Helped unite colonists against one common enemy (King George + British rule) rather than just Britain as a country

Why was the battle of Lexington & Concord significant?

The battle at Lexington & Concord was the start was direct warfare between Britain and the colonists, and led to the formation of the Continental Army led by George Washington

Why were delegates in the Second Continental Congress at odds? What did they decide?

Delegates at the Second Continental Congress were at odds because some wanted to remain British Citizens—issued the Olive Branch petition to try and negotiate

Others wanted to become completely independent—issued the Declaration of the Causes of the Necessity of Taking Up Arms

Most ended up wanting to be independent due to the Battle of Lexington & Concord and the siege of Boston

How did women contribute to the American Revolution?

• Daughters of Liberty helped fuel boycotts on British goods—sewed clothes and made yarn

• Women took over businesses normally ran by men—helped keep economy in tact

• Many women sewed uniforms for soldiers, fed them, nursed them back to health, gathered supplies, and even acted as spies