Where were most of the conflicting land claims between the French and the British?
West of the Appalachians (Ohio River Valley)
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How did the French and Indian War benefit South Carolina?
South Carolina's indigo trade was expanded.
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Why were the colonists still upset even though the Sugar Act reduced the tax on sugar and molasses?
The British tightened the customs enforcement laws, and smugglers were prosecuted without a jury trial.
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Why were the tax laws imposed on the colonists by the British government viewed as unfair?
Colonists were taxed without direct representation in Parliament.
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How does the mother country make a higher profit through mercantilism?
a country's exports are higher than the value of its imports
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Who fought in the French and Indian War?
The French, Indian allies, and Spanish fought the English, colonists, and Indian allies
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The colonists believed that George III was a tyrant when he did not remove the British troops from the colonies after the French and Indian war. What is a tyrant?
an oppressive or unjust ruler
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What were the writs of assistance?
unlimited search warrants
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What did the representatives at the Stamp Act Congress decide to put into place to try to force Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act?
non-importation agreement
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Why didn't the SC settlers object to the mercantilist policies of Great Britain?
The British did not strictly enforce their policy (salutary neglect)
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How did South Carolina participate in the French and Indian War?
There were no battles in South Carolina and few soldiers were involved.
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What message was expressed in the "Join or Die" political cartoon?
Colonial unity was important during the French and Indian war.
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What was the Stamp Act?
a tax on legal documents, newspapers, playing cards, etc.
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What statement was used to express the colonists' concern about Parliament's unlimited power?
"No taxation without representation."
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What did the Navigation Acts passed by Parliament require the colonists to do?
use only British-owned ships for exports, send certain goods grown directly to England, and ship all goods to England before sending them off to other nations
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How did the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution?
Great Britain was in debt after the war and they taxed the colonies arguing that the war was necessary to protect them.
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How did The Proclamation of 1763 anger the colonists after The French and Indian War?
colonists were not allowed to move west of the Appalachian Mountains
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What was the main reason that South Carolinians were upset about the Stamp Act?
It was a direct tax which added to the price of goods.
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How did the colonists in South Carolina react to the Stamp Act?
They hung and burned effigies.
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Colonists who got rich by bringing goods from other countries without paying duties on the goods or recording the shipment with customs officials were guilty of __________________.
smuggling
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What key area did Britain gain control of as a result of the French and Indian War?
Spanish Florida
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Geographically, what was the most significant change that occurred as a result of The French and Indian War?
English possessions in North America were significantly increased.
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Why did colonists feel that the Stamp Act was unreasonable?
It was an example of taxation without representation.
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How did the Sons of Liberty influence Parliament's decision to repeal the Stamp Act?
They used intimidation methods in order to enforce the boycott.