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English 20 Public

Colonies leading up to the Revolution

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Define Republic

the idea that a country's leader should be chosen by the citizens in a general election.

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Explain the Proclamation of 1763

No westward settlement past Appalachian mountains

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Explain the Quartering Act

British soldiers must be housed and fed by colonists

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Explain the Stamp Act

Every sheet of legal paper had to have a stamp proving tax was paid

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Many colonists had the idea that one can only be fairly taxed if ....

they are fairly represented

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What is a boycott?

A refusal to buy goods

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Who were the Sons of Liberty?

A group of patriots fighting against the British

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What does repeal mean?

To cancel or take back

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What did the Declaratory Act say?

Parliament has right to rule and tax the colonies in “all cases whatsoever”

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What were the Townshend Acts?

taxes on items glass, paper, paint, lead and tea to raise money to pay for British Troops in colonies

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What were the Writs of Assistance?

Papers granting British soldiers the right to search the colonists’ homes to enforce acts and stop smuggling

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Explain the Boston Massacre

Protesters harassing Redcoats. Redcoats end up killing protesters.

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Why did Parliament feel it was fair to tax the colonists?

Much of its debt was earned fighting wars on the colonists’ behalf.

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What was the Tea Act?

British East India Company could sell tea directly to colonists, avoiding tariffs

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What costume did the protesters at the Boston Tea party wear?

Native Americans

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What did King George III and Parliament pass in response to the Boston Tea Party?

Intolerable Acts

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