Chapter 5 Flashcards
Why did England place a number of taxes (acts) against the colonists?
They needed a new revenue to pay for the troops. They had large debts after the F&I war
What does salutary neglect mean?
The British did not strictly enforce many of the laws that restricted colonial activities.
What is smuggling?
Importing or exporting without paying taxes
What was George Grenville’s first action in the colonies? (To combat what?)
They passed the Sugar Act in hope of convincing the colonists to pay taxes instead of smuggling.
What are the writs of assistance?
Documents that allowed the officers to search almost anywhere.
How was the Sugar Act supposed to stop smuggling?
It was supposed to convince the colonists to stop smuggling, but officers could also accuse someone of smuggling without going to court
What was the problem for the colonists with the Sugar Act? (What British law was contradicted?)
They believed it violated their rights. It was stated in British law that they had a right to a jury and were innocent until proven guilty.
What was the Stamp Act?
It taxed all printed materials
Who persuaded the House of Burgesses to take action against the Stamp Act?
Patrick Henry
What was the name of the settlement created between the Holston and Nolichucky Rivers by regulators that lost
at the Battle of Alamance?
The Watauga settlement
Who owned the ship Liberty?
John Hancock
What event did the Colonists use as an example of propaganda?
The Boston Massacre
What is information designed to influence opinion?
Propaganda
How many people were killed at the Boston Massacre?
Five
What Acts were repealed due to the Boston Massacre?
The Townshend Acts
What occurs when only one company controls a product?
They have a monopoly
What event was a response to the Tea Act of 1773?
The Boston Tea Party
During the time of the Boston Tea Party most colonists considered themselves to be part of what empire?
British
As a punishment for the Boston Tea Party, what did King George III impose upon Massachusetts?
Coercive Acts
What were these acts called by the colonists?
Intolerable Acts
Were the Coercive Acts successful in isolating Boston?
No
What is the name of the best militias in Massachusetts?
minutemen
What was Paul Revere famous for shouting?
The Regulars Are Out
What battle featured the “shot heard ‘round the world”?
Lexington