Chapter 5 Flashcards
What does salutary neglect mean?
Not strictly enforcing most laws.
What three things lead to individualism being strong in the colonies?
- 1) Salutary Neglect
- 2) Local Government
- 3) Lots of Land
Why did England place a number of taxes (acts) against the colonists?
To pay for French and Indian War debt.
What is importing or exporting without paying proper taxes on goods? (Also GB’s top priority in the colonies at
this time)
Smuggling
How was the Sugar Act supposed to stop smuggling?
Lowered Taxes
What was the problem for the colonists with the Sugar Act? (What British law was contradicted?)
Innocent until proven guilty.
What was the Stamp Act?
Tax on Paper
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 colonists rights.
Who was the founder of the Sons of Liberty?
Samuel Adams
What was important about the Declaratory Act?
It said England could tax Colonies in all cases.
What was important about the Townshend Acts?
They taxed goods before they reached Colonies.
Who owned the ship Liberty?
John Hancock
What was required of colonial citizens when the Quartering Act was passed?
If barracks were too small the Colonists were required to house Redcoats
What event did the Colonists use as an example of propaganda
Boston Massacre
