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
How many people were killed at the Boston Massacre?
5
What Acts were repealed due to the Boston Massacre?
The townshend act
What occurs when only one company controls a product?
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?
The British empire
As a punishment for the Boston Tea Party, what did King George III impose upon Massachusetts?
Intolorable acts
Were the Intolorable Acts successful in isolating Boston?
No
What is the name of the best militias in Massachusetts?
Minute men
What did Paul Revere shout to warn the colonists of an impending attack?
The regulars are coming
What battle featured the “shot heard ‘round the world”?
Battle of lexington
Who was under command of the colonial troops at Bunker Hill and what was his famous quote?
William Prescot
What did the British find out after the Battle of Bunker Hill?
That defeating the americans wouldnt be quick or easy
Who were people who considered the unfair taxes upon the colonies not good reasons to rebel?
Loyalists
Who were determined to fight the British until independence is gained?
Partiots
Who headed up the first post office in America?
Benjamin Frankin
What was created by the Second Continental Congress to better organize military efforts?
The continentel army
What pamphlet did Thomas Paine write?
Common since
What does Paine believe the colonies should be a refuge from?
Tyrants and persocution
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What day was the Declaration of Independence accepted/approved?
July 4th
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To explain why the colonies chose to form a new nation
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
What is the introduction of the Declaration of Independence called?
Preamble
Did the Declaration of Independence explain why the colonies chose to form a new nation?
Yes
What was rung on July 8, 1776 at the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence?
The liberty bell
