4) Political and Economic Relations between Colonies & Europe

Question 1

Dutch and Colonists

Answer 1

• As hostility built between England and the colonies over the taxation of tea, colonists turned to the Dutch to supply them with the import

Question 2

Seven Years’ War and Colonists

Answer 2

• Anglo-American colonists, still considering themselves British subjects, fought agains the French and their Indian allies
• George Washington emerged as an effective military leader

Question 3

French and Revolutionary Colonists

Answer 3

• Received aid from France in struggle against England

Question 4

Holland and Revolutionary Colonists

Answer 4

Second nation (after France) to recognize its independence

Question 5

Spain and Revolutionary Colonists

Answer 5

• Joined the side of the colonists during the Revolutionary War due to a disagreement with Britain over possession of Gibraltar

Question 6

How did the British view colonies economically?

Answer 6

• The English colonies were considered commercial ventures founded to make a profit for the crown (or company)
• Colonies would provide raw materials for industries in GB

Question 7

Navigation Acts (1651)

Answer 7

• Put restrictions on shipping and trade within the British Empire
• Required that British trade only happen on British ships

Question 8

Navigation Act (1660)

Answer 8

• Restricted the shipment and sale of colonial products to England only