Chapter 5 Flashcards
What three things lead to individualism being strong in the colonies?
They made their own laws, acted indapendently, and there were many more lamdowners in the colonies.
Why did England place a number of taxes (acts) against the colonists?
Because of their war debt
What is importing or exporting without paying proper taxes on goods?
Smuggling
How was the Sugar Act supposed to stop smuggling?
It lowered the taxes in malasses
What was the problem for the colonists with the Sugar Act?
They were allowed to take goods from smugglers without going to court.
What was the Stamp Act?
It Placed a tax on almost all printed material.
Who persuaded the House of Burgesses to take action against the Stamp Act?
Patrick Henry
What was the purpose of the Sons of Liberty?
To protect the rights of the colonists and fight British taxation.
Who was the founder of the Sons of Liberty?
Samuel Adams
What was important about the Declaratory Act?
It stated that England had a right to tax the colonists
What was important about the Townshend Acts?
Taxed inported goods before they came into the colonies.
Who owned the ship Liberty?
John Hancock
What does salutary neglect mean?
Not strictly inforcing most laws
What was required of colonial citizens when the Quartering Act was passed?
It said that the colonies had to house British
What event did the Colonists use as an example of propaganda?
The boston massacre
What is information designed to influence opinion?
Propaganda