Depth Study 1 Loss of American Colonies 1770-83

Define salutary neglect

tariffs and taxes which were usually imposed were weak in the colonies

What was the phrase rebels used against taxation from British ?

“ NO taxation without representation “

What was the colonist response to British policies 1765-70 ?

• Refusal to obey new laws

• riots

• boycotts

• united opposition

Why were there tensions between the British and 13 colonies 1770 ?

• Enlightenment thinking

• Change in imperial policy towards colonies

• taxes imposed

• curtailment of political freedom

• British military action

• colonist overaction

When was the Boston Massacre + what happened ?

5th March 1770

5 colonists killed , shots fired at colonists

When was the sugar act imposed and how much did it raise economically ?

1764

Grenville lower tax to 3p + raise £78,000