Vocabulary
duty
a charge of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
Proclamation of 1763
prohibited the westward expansion of the colonists
George III
King of England
Seven Years' War
name of the French and Indian War that was fought in Europe
Why didn't Parliamentary leaders push for colonial organization?
They feared it would require large expenditures, increase taxes, and diminish the profits of colonial trade.
customs
the official organization responsible for collecting taxes on goods coming into a country and preventing illegal goods from being brought in
Treaty of Paris
document signed to end the French and Indian War
victor of the French and Indian War
Great Britain
regulators
farmers who opposed high taxes
Parliament's focus toward the colonies
acquiring more colonial territory and maintaining commercial interests
indignant
feeling or showing anger at what is perceived as unfair treatment
Purpose of the Sugar, Currency, and Stamp Acts
passed by Parliament to raise revenue from the colonists
George Grenville
prime minister who passed British laws to help finance the empire
territorial imperialist
viewed the American land itself as valuable
reason for the French and Indian War
dominance in world trade and naval power
autonomy
the right or condition of self-government
Navigation Acts
Acts passed by Parliament to restrict colonial trade with England.
colonial legislatures
governed the colonies
mercantilist
viewed the American land in terms of trade and monetary gain
Why did the Stamp Act upset the colonies?
It opened the door for more burdensome taxation.
colonial agent
Individuals who represent their colonial government and conduct business between the colonies and Britain
Summarize the Albany Plan
Parliament would set up in America one general government. Each colony would retain its constitution, but would grant to the new general government the authority to govern relations with the Indians. This central government would have a president appointed and paid by the king and a legislature elected by the colonial assemblies.
provincial assemblies
key to colonial self-government
"No taxation without representation."
Colonists' catchphrase regarding the acts passed by Parliament.
How did the French and Indian War loosen colonial and British ties?
The colonies gained a sense of importance and independence. However, Britain realized the need for tighter administration of the colonies. This caused tension and strife.