Independance From Britain Flashcards
Colony
A colony is A territory or piece of land claimed by a nationstate which causes inhabitants to be subject to the direct control of that nation state
Boycott
Boycott isthe refusal to participate in an activity where to buy a particular good or service in order to send a message regarding ones unhappiness or dissatisfaction
Why was the Proclamation of 1763 created?
To help avoid conflict with the colonies in the Ohio River Valley
What did the proclamation of 1763 for bid the colonist to do?
Settle west of the appellation Mountains
What is the townshend acts of 1767 put Tax on?
Glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea
What resulted in a boycott of all British goods?
The townshend acts
What was the quartering act?
Colonies had to provide housing, bedding, candles, and beverages for British soldiers
What did the stamp actPut a tax on?
All paper items
When was the stamp act repealed?
1766
How did the Boston massacre start?
Colonists start to taunt and throw snowballs at the British
Who was dead after the Boston Massacre?
Crispus Attucks
How many colonists were dead after the Boston massacre
Five
What was the intolerable acts
The kings punishment from the Boston tea party
When was the Boston tea party
1773
