Causes Flashcards
What movement appeared in Europe in the 18th century?
The Enlightenment
What were the Enlightenment’s beliefs?
They thought kings to rule the people shouldn’t exist. They thought the government should be limited and people’s rights should be protected.
How was the relations between the 13 colonies and Britain?
They were very tense by the 1750’s because the Brits exploited America’s resources. They cheaply bought raw materials like cotton from them.
Why was the Navigation Act passed?
It was passed because Britain didn’t want any competition with other countries for America’s goods. This Act forced Americans to sell their goods like tobacco and sugar to only Britain.
How did Britain have the upper hand with the Navigation Act?
They could decide the price since Americans couldn’t sell their goods to anyone else.
What did the Navigation Act cause?
It caused smuggling which clashed with the British navy.
When was the 7 Years’ War?
1756-1763
Who also had colonies in North America?
France
What happened during the 7 Years’ War?
The Brits defeated the French and seized a lot of their territory.
Who fought in the 7 Years’ War?
Lots of British soldiers but also Americans too which helped them gain military experience.
Why did the Americans fight in the 7 Years’ War?
The Brits wanted the Americans to fight because they should contribute to the cost of the army since it was for their protection.
What is the Stamp Act?
It’s an At the Brits introduced in 1765 requiring all legal documents, wills, newspapers, certificates and playing cards to have a government stamp on them which they had to pay for.
What is the Quartering Act?
An Act in 1765 that imposed taxes to cover the cost of soldiers in the colonies.
What were the American’s reactions to these acts?
They were very angry that they had to pay more taxes to a parlament they weren’t even represented by.
What is the famous slogan as a consequence of these 2 Acts?
No Taxation Without Representation
