Vocabulary
Mercantilism
A system of government controlled trade.
What were the requirements of this act?
Sugar, indigo, wine, and molasses were taxed.
What happened in immediately beforehand?
The Townsend acts were passed, which taxed many things including tea.
What was one law.
The British had all rights to house troops wherever and whenever they wanted.
What effect did the Proclamation Act of 1763 have on the colonists?
Made it illegal to move outside of the 13 colonies, but many had already made the move into Ohio, Tennesse and Florida.
Define "Act"
A law that must be followed by all citizens.
What effect did this act have on the colonists?
They were not able to afford molasses, which was used in their rum trade.
What was the outcome?
5 people were killed and hatred grew for Britain.
What was another law.
Boston Harbor was closed for trade until the Tea Party was paid off.
What effect did the Quartering Act have on the colonists?
Forced them to house, transport and feed British troops whenever and wherever.
Unalienable Rights
Rights that cannot be taken away.
What fears did this act create?
Loss of power against Great Britain.
What was another law.
The Committees of Correspondence were banned.
Define the Tea Act.
A law the British Parliament passed that granted them control over all tea trade in the colonies.
Grievance
A complaint over something believed to be wrong or unfair.
What did the colonist communicate to King George III?
They held a Continental Congress meeting and wrote to the King expressing the Colonist's concerns.
When was the responses of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty after the Townsend Acts?
Asked colonists not to sell or buy British goods, and women were asked to weave or buy American clothing.