Definitions
What is the definition of revolution?
Refers to a movement, often violent to overthrow an old regime and effect
What two pieces of land did the French abandon?
India
What was the name of the first tax law?
Sugar Act
What was the name of the second act put into place, after the sugar act?
Stamp Act
Young men fighting in the American Revolution called themselves what?
What does Parliament mean?
the highest legislature, consisting of the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
What was is another name for the Seven Year War?
French and Indian War
When was the Sugar Act passed, one year after what treaty was signed?
Treaty of Paris
What year was the Stamp act put into effect?
1765
Why did the men in the army call themselves minutemen?
They were prepared to fight at any minute
What is the definition of treaty?
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries
How much did the seven year war cost the British?
75 Million in 1756 to 133 million in 1763
While the sugar act was passed, Americans had to pay taxes on all sugar, and one other item. What was the other item?
Molasses
Define the Stamp Act
an act of British Parliament that exacted revenue from the American colonies by imposing a stamp duty on newspapers and legal commercial documents.
British soldiers began marching towards war in what year?
1775
What does representative mean?
(of a legislative or deliberative assembly) consisting of people chosen to act and speak on behalf of a wider group
How did the British plan to get some of their money back?
Through taxes
Americans didn't have to pay the sugar tax if they received their sugar from where?
Britain
What year was the stamp act repealed?
1766
When did the first huge battle of the war take place?
June 17th 1775
What does repeal mean?
the action of revoking or annulling a law or congressional act
What were the new tax laws called?
Acts
What year was the Sugar Act repealed?
1764
What did the stamp act being repealed help encourage?
Revolutionary movement against the Crown
What document was approved on July 4th 1776?
Declaration of Independence