What were the 2 sides during the French and Indian War?
The French and Indians versus England and the Colonists
Explain "No taxation without representation"
The colonists didn't mind taxes, but wanted a say in British Parliament to levy taxes.
Name at least one colony that did NOT attend the Stamp Act Congress. Bonus points: How many colonies did not attend?
Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and New Hampshire (4)
Which "hands-off" policy made it possible for an "American" identity to develop in the colonies?
Salutary Neglect
The act that taxed luxury items like molasses, wine, and other items. Impacted merchants the most
The Sugar Act
What is the most important aspect of the Stamp Act Congress?
It was the first time leaders from multiple colonies met and united on an issue.
What was the only country that the colonies could sell their raw materials to?
England
The act that directly impacted ALL colonists. This was an added tax on printed material.
The Stamp Act
The act that ended Salutary Neglect. With this act, all imports must be sent through England first.
Navigation Acts
Who benefits from mercantilism?
The mother country
What was the effect of the French and Indian War on the American Colonies?
Parliament began taxing the colonies to help pay for the war.
True or False: The Colonies did not mind paying local taxes as long as they were made by their local assemblies.
TRUE!
What about the Proclamation of 1763 made the colonists angry at ENGLAND?
They were not allowed to settle in the land so the natives could have it.