APUSH Terms 1-12

10/30/2025

British policy of 'salutary neglect', where the British crown loosely controlled colonial laws and trade regulations. This allowed the colonies to develop their own political institutions and economic policies with limited interference.

Tradition of Neglect

Proposed by Franklin, aimed to unite the colonies under a central government for defense against Native Americans. It was never adopted, but foreshadowed later efforts towards freedom.

Albany Plan

Also known as the French-Indian War, which Britain won.

The Seven Years' War

British political leader who played a key role in directing Britain's strategy during the Seven Years' War. Increased military to help the colonies and help secure victory, but contributed to Britain's financial crisis post-war.

William Pitt

The treaty that ended the French-Indian War. Britain gained control of many French regions, like French Canada and Spanish Florida.

Peace of Paris

Issued by George III, this law forbade the colonies from expanding their territory westward (the Ohio River) to avoid Native American conflict. Colonists didn't want to and began questioning British control.

Proclamation of 1763

A direct tax on goods, including newspapers. Sparked widespread protest, unifying Colonial opposition to British rule.

The Stamp Act of 1765

A group of frontier settlers in Pennsylvania that attacked Native Americans and marched on Philadelphia to protest colonial government inaction.

Paxton Boys

A series of resolutions that were passed by the Virginia House of Burgesses in response to the Stamp Act. Asserted the message that only colonial assemblies had the right to tax colonists, challenging Parliament's authority.

Virginia Resolves

A secret organization set up to oppose British policies, especially the Stamp Act. They used protests, intimidation and propaganda to oppose taxation and influenced public opinion against British rule.

Sons of Liberty

A distinction made by colonial leaders. External taxation (like customs duties) was seen as acceptable because it regulated trade. Internal taxes (like the Stamp Act) were rejected because they taxed colonists directly without their consent.

External/Internal Taxation

Local networks organized by colonial leaders to share information and coordinate resistance to British policies. Helped unify the colonies and laid the groundwork for the Continental Congress.

Committees of Correspondence