American Revolution: Influence Reasons and Results Flashcards

Midterm Study

1
Q

Historical and Philosophical Influences

Puritan Revolution

A

–English Civil War Royalist vs Anti-Royalist
Anglican vs Puritan

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Historical and Philosophical Influences

Glorious Revolution

A

1688 William and Mary government should
serve the interests of the people

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Reasons

Salutary Neglect

A

Colonies govern themselves with little or no
regulation

Avoiding strict enforcement of Parliamentary
laws

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4
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Reasons

British and French Competition

A

Britain and France have been at odds with each
other since the 100 Years’

since the rise of European power = rivalry will continue

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Results

Result of Britain and France Competition

A

As a result Britain engages in four wars with

either France or another European power

between 1689 and 1763.

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6
Q

major consequence of the French and

Indian war

A

was that although Britain wins, they

had a large amount of debt.

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7
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A result of Britain having a large debt

( After the war )

A

As a result King
George needed to raise taxes.

So Britains national debt went from 75 mill to 145 mill

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8
Q

where was king george going to get his revenue from ?

A

The Colonies

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9
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Molasses Act 1733

A

Stopped trade between the Americas and
French West Indies,

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10
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Currency Act 1751

A

Forbade New England colonies from
issuing money and restricted trade

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11
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Stamp Act 1765

A

Tax on newspapers, diplomas, cards and
legal documents

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12
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Declaratory Act 1766

A

Parliament could enact laws for the colonies

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13
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Tea Act 1773

A

Increased tax on tea

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14
Q

1st Continental
Congress 1774

A

Trained military groups

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15
Q

2nd Continental
Congress 1775

A

Approval of Declaration of Independence

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16
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American Revolution
1776-1783

A

France aids U.S. drains them financially