History Flashcards
What was the French and Indian War?
A conflict between Britain and France in North America from 1754 to 1763.
What was the Treaty of Paris?
The agreement that ended the French and Indian War in 1763.
What was the significance of war debt after the French and Indian War?
It led to increased taxation in the colonies.
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
A decree that prohibited American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What is mercantilism?
An economic theory that trade generates wealth and is stimulated by the accumulation of profitable balances.
What was the Sugar Act?
A law passed in 1764 that imposed taxes on sugar and molasses imported into the colonies.
What were Writs of Assistance?
Legal documents that allowed customs officers to search for smuggled goods without a warrant.
What was the Stamp Act?
A 1765 law that taxed printed materials in the colonies.
Who were the Sons and Daughters of Liberty?
Groups formed to oppose British policies and promote colonial resistance.
What does it mean to boycott?
To refuse to buy goods or services as a form of protest.
What was the Declaratory Act?
A law passed in 1766 affirming Parliament’s authority to legislate for the colonies.
What were the Townshend Acts?
A series of laws passed in 1767 imposing duties on imported goods.
What was the Boston Massacre?
A confrontation in 1770 where British soldiers killed five colonists.
What role did propaganda play in the American Revolution?
It was used to influence public opinion against British rule.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
A protest in 1773 against British taxes on tea, where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor.