French and Indian War
What Countries were fighting during the French and Indian War?
France and Great Britain
Define Boycott:
to refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source.
Why did the colonists NOT believe they should pay taxes to Great Britain?
They did not have representation in the British Government. (they couldn't vote)
Define repeal:
to get rid of a law
In the French and Indian War, what side were the colonists on?
Great Britain
Define violation:
breaking an established rule or law
What did the Sugar Act do?
Put a tax on multiple products, including molasses. (Sugar)
Why were British citizens OKAY with paying taxes?
They had representation in the British Government. (They could vote)
Who won the French and Indian War?
Great Britain
Define Representation:
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone
What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?
Forbade colonists from moving west
After the Townshend Acts were repealed, what was the only remaining taxes?
Tea tax
What famous American Founding Father was a British General during the French and Indian War?
George Washington
Define Tyranny:
the unjust use of government power.
What did the Quartering Act do?
Forced colonists to house and feed British soldiers
Along with taxing basic goods, the Townshend Acts also allowed British Officials to do what?
search the colonists' ships for any reason to find smuggled goods.
2 Parts: What territory was being fought over during the French and Indian War? Mark it on the Map.
Ohio River Valley. (see map)
Define Salutary neglect:
An English policy of not strictly enforcing laws in its colonies
Explained how the Stamp Act worked?
Colonists were required to buy a special stamp for every piece of paper they purchased
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
A secret society of colonists that was created to take a more direct approach in opposing British taxes.