Chap 4: Section 2 Flashcards
George Hewes
A struggling Boston shoemaker who was very against the British. He was a part of the Boston Tea Party
The Gaspee
One of many custom ships sent to patrol NoAm. Particularly hated by colonies (often searched ships without permission). Burned by colonists
Committee of Correspondence
Idea by Thomas Jefferson: A committee for colonies to communicate with other colonies (about British doings)
Lord North
England’s new prime minister
Boston Tea Party
The dropping of British tea into the ocean. December 1773
What was considered ‘the last straw’ for the British?
The Boston Tea Party
Lord North made the wrong decision to help who?
The British East India Company
Quebec Act
Stated that a governor and council appointed by the king would run Quebec. This Act also gave more territory to Quebec
Coercive Acts
Laws that wanted to punish MA and end colonial challenges (stopping the colonies from being difficult?). Violated several traditional English rights.
First Coercive Act
Boston’s port was shut down until the tea that was dumped was paid for
Second Coercive Act
All council members, judges, and sheriffs in MA must be appointed by the governor. Many town meetings were banned with this Act
Third Coercive Act
Protected British soldiers on trial by moving their cases to England from NoAm
Fourth Coercive Act
Local officials must provide lodging for British soldiers
How many troops were moved to New England to enforce the Coercive Acts?
2,000 troops
Intolerable Acts
Coercive Acts and the Quebec Act
