Name the Vocabulary word
A place settled by a group of people and controlled by their home country.
Colony
What is a Nation?
A nation is a country.
What are three Nations besides the United States?
Any three coutries
What nation controlled the 13 colonies
England, United Kingdom, or Great Britain
Cause: The British paid for the French and Indian War,
Effect: The British were in debt.
What do you call a person in power who treats people badly?
A Tyrant
What is a benefit?
A Benefit is something that helps you.
Name 2 services that taxes pay for.
any 2 things paid for by taxes. (schools, roads, parks, police, fire department, etc.)
Why did the colonists start to revolt?
The colonists revolted because they thought the taxes were unfair.
Cause: The British began taxing the colonists.
Effect: The colonists began to protest or revolt.
What do you call it when items are shipped into your country to be sold?
An import
What is a tax?
A tax is money paid to the government for goods and services.
How do you benefit from school?
Any benefit or positive thing about school
Why was England in debt?
England was in debt because they borrowed money to help pay for the French and Indian War.
Cause: The colonists began protesting the Sugar Act.
Effect: The British government repealed the law.
What is it called when you owe money to a person or buisiness?
Debt
What does it mean to revolt?
To revolt is to fight against a government or authority.
Bob owes Sara money. Who is in debt?
Bob
What are some products that were imported into the 13 colonies
Sugar, tea, spices, paper, weapons, etc.
Effect: King George began taxing the colonists.
Cause: The British were in debt from the French and Indian war and thought the colonists should have to help pay for the war.
What is it called when a law is cancelled or removed?
Repeal
What is an Export?
Shipping items out of your country to be sold in other places.
Imports
Who did the colonists believe was a Tyrant?
King George
Effect: The colonists began smuggling in sugar, molasses, and rum.
Cause: The did not want to pay the sugar tax.