2ab Flashcards
Explain what Salutary Neglect means
alutary Neglect refers to the British policy of loosely enforcing regulations and laws in the American colonies, allowing them to govern themselves to an extent. It ended because the British government needed to recoup financial losses from the French & Indian War and began tightening control over the colonies through taxation and enforcement of trade laws.
Animal’s pelt causing the French & Indian War
beaver pelt
Region causing the French & Indian War
the ohio river valley
French & Indian War as the end of a longer conflict:
The French & Indian War was part of a larger series of conflicts between England and France, known as the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763) globally. The British referred to it as the French and Indian War in North America, as it involved fighting between British colonists and French forces, with Native American allies on both sides.
Status Quo Antebellum
Status Quo Antebellum means restoring the situation to how it was before the conflict. Colonists were frustrated with its use in treaties, as it meant that territorial gains made during the French & Indian War were not always honored, especially in peace agreements like the Treaty of Paris (1763).
Albany Plan
he Albany Plan was a proposal for a unified colonial government to coordinate defense and other issues, conceived by Benjamin Franklin in 1754. It was represented by Franklin’s famous political cartoon, “Join, or Die,” which depicted a segmented snake representing the colonies.
William Pitt’s leadership:
William Pitt’s leadership during the French & Indian War helped Britain by increasing military spending, sending more troops, and focusing on defeating France. His strategy of winning decisive battles, such as the Battle of Quebec, helped secure British victory.
Treaty of Easton and Proclamation of 1763:
The Treaty of Easton (1763) was an agreement between Britain and several Native American tribes that ended hostilities after the French & Indian War. The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the British to prevent colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains, partly in response to Native American resistance after the war.
Comte de Frontenac’s “La Petite Guerre”
guerilla warfare) rather than fighting it was burning resources and such indirect warfare
French & Indian War’s effect on the colonists:
he French & Indian War benefited the colonists by providing them with military experience, but it strained their relationship with England. Colonists were angered by the British failure to properly treat them, particularly after General Braddock’s defeat, witnessed by George Washington, which highlighted British incompetence.
Colonists’ feelings about representation in English government:
olonists felt they were being unfairly taxed and governed without adequate representation in Parliament, leading to growing discontent.
Internal vs. External tax:
An internal tax was a tax placed on goods within the colonies (e.g., the Stamp Act), while an external tax was placed on imports from outside the colonies (e.g., the Sugar Act).
British and American views on Writs of Assistance & Vice-Admiralty Courts:
The British saw writs of assistance (search warrants) and vice-admiralty courts (courts without juries for enforcing trade laws) as necessary to control smuggling and enforce colonial laws. Colonists, however, viewed them as violations of their rights, leading to protests.
the quaterring acts
The Quartering Acts required colonists to house and supply British soldiers stationed in America. This was seen as an infringement on personal rights and contributed to growing resentment towards Britan
Chronological Order
Salutary Neglect
French & Indian War
Proclamation of 1763
Sugar Act of 1764 tax on all sugar product malose
Stamp Act tax on everything that had staps
Declaratory Act
Townshend Acts
Boston Massacre
Tea Act of 1773
Boston Tea Party
The Coercive Act
