American Republic - Chapter 5 Test Review 1

These flashcards cover key figures and acts related to the American colonial period leading up to the Revolutionary War.

Edward Braddock

British general who led and was killed in the first major action of the French and Indian War.

William Pitt

British politician who changed tactics in the war and gave full support to the war effort in the American colonies.

James Wolfe

British general who besieged Quebec City and devised a daring plan to capture the city.

Marquis de Montcalm

French commander of Quebec City.

Pontiac

Ottawa Indian chief who strongly opposed British colonists' expansion into the western frontier.

Proclamation of 1763

Prohibited colonists from settling beyond the Appalachian Mountains.

Writs of assistance

Allowed customs officials to search for smuggled goods.

Navigation and Trade Acts

Stated that certain products could be shipped only to England or other English colonies.

Stamp Act

Taxed legal documents, newspapers, calendars, playing cards, and other printed items.

Quartering Act of 1765

Required colonists to house British troops in barracks, stables, or other buildings.

Sugar Act

Taxed imported goods such as sugar, molasses, and coffee.