Vocabulary
Mercantilism
A system of government controlled trade
What affect did this have on colonists?
It almost made the rum trade stop therefore they couldnt earn money and almost went broke.
How did this affect colonists viewpoints?
Colonists were more mad and angry and wanted to leave his control
What laws were included in the intolerable acts?
The Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Government Act, the Administration of Justice Act, and the Quartering Act
Define what the tea act is
The tea act is a law to control tax and give the king money
Act
A law that must be followed by all citizens
What fears did this act create in the colonies?
They were afraid of going broke
what happened in Boston immediately beforehand?
Colonists were shouting and throwing things.
Why were they “intolerable"
These laws were designed to be harsh and punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party
how did the proclamation act of 1763 impact colonists
The colonists couldnt move outside the 13 colonies
Grievance
A complaint over something believed to be wrong or unfair
What were the requirements of this act?
Taxing sugar, wine, indigo, and molasses
What was the outcome of the Boston Massacre?
5 colonists were killed, and King George passed the Intolerable Acts
What did the colonists communicate to King George III concerning this act?
In the First Continental Congress, colonists sent a letter to King George demanding he stop the Intolerable Acts
How did the quartering act impact the colonists
colonists had to be forced out of their houses to feed soldiers
unalienable rights
Rights that cannot be taken away
How did this affect colonists' viewpoints?
Colonists viewed the British rule in a negative light
Tea act
British taxed tea unfairily.