Video Notes - American Colonial History Flashcards

24 flashcards covering key concepts from the video notes on colonial history and the lead-up to the American Revolution.

What was the objective of traveling from the St. Lawrence to Louisiana?

To drive out the French and force them to surrender.

What proposal did Benjamin Franklin and allied leaders develop to join the colonies and form the US?

The Iroquois proposal.

What was the impact of the Iroquois proposal on French power?

It eliminated French power.

What effect did the Iroquois proposal have on Benjamin Franklin's reputation?

It grew his reputation and fame.

What financial state did the country face after the war?

It left the country in debt.

What restriction did Britain impose on settlement beyond the Appalachian Mountains?

People couldn’t settle on the other side of the Appalachian Mountains.

What did British leaders not want to pay for after the war?

Another war.

What did people want to access beyond the Appalachian Mountains?

Land beyond the Appalachians.

What action was taken to reduce debt after the war?

They paid 10,000 red coats (soldiers).

Which goods were taxed in the trade-related laws (as mentioned)?

Wine, coffee, indigo, and silk.

What was the effect of these laws on trade?

They affected trade.

How did colonists react to the passage of the law without their consent?

They were upset.

How many political representatives signed the non-importation agreement?

9.

What agreement did those representatives sign?

The non-importation agreement.

What authority did they affirm regarding government power?

The authority to publish laws.

Which leaders are noted as having passed a non-importation law in Virginia?

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry.

What did the Virginia non-importation law prohibit?

British sales/imports into Virginia.

Who was known for newsletters, boycotts, letters, and protests?

Samuel Adams.

Which goods were targeted by boycotts mentioned in the notes?

Sugar, tea, and fabrics.

What domestic activity is mentioned as a form of resistance in these notes?

Spinning (homespun).

What event involved colonists throwing objects at red coats and redcoats firing into the crowd?

The Boston Massacre.

How did newspapers portray the redcoats?

As tyrants trying to kill innocent people.

What happened to the Townsend Acts after the Boston Massacre?

Most of the Townsend Acts were repealed.

Which tax is specifically mentioned as still being in effect in the notes?

The tax on tea (Tea Tax).