Unit 3 (1754 to 1800) Notes

Road to Revolution & Early Republic (1754-1800)

Seeds of Conflict: The French and Indian War & British Policies

• French and Indian War (Seven Years' War):
  • Britain vs. France & Native Americans.
  • Expensive war led Britain to impose new taxes on the colonies.
• **British Acts (aimed at raising revenue): ** * Sugar Act: Taxed sugar and other imports.
  • Stamp Act: Taxed printed materials; generated widespread colonial resistance.
  • Townshend Acts: Imposed duties on various imported goods.
  • Currency Act: Regulated colonial currency.
• Salutary Neglect Ends:
  • Britain previously followed a policy of salutary neglect, not strictly enforcing laws.
  • This changes after the war, angering colonists.
• Colonial Response:
  • Smuggling: Colonists evaded British taxes by smuggling goods.
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