Road To Revolution Flashcards
To build economic strength through mercantilism, a nation must ______
Import more than it exports.
How did salutary neglect affect the colonies?
They learned how to self-govern themselves
Once colonies learned how to self-govern themselves through salutary neglect, it created _____
Individualism
Pontiac was _____
The chief of the Ottawa Tribe
In what year did Pontiac’s rebellion start and when did it end?
1763-1766
Why did the Native Americans start Pontiac’s rebellion?
After the French and Indian War, colonists continued to move westward. The Native Americans felt increasing pressure from westward expansion, worrying that they could be taken over by the colonists.
Why did the king establish the proclamation of 1763?
After the French and Indian War, He couldn’t afford another conflict between settlers and Native Americans.
What was the sugar act?
A tax placed on sugar, wine, indigo, rum, and molasses to help England pay off the debt from the French and Indian War.
Why were colonists upset with the Sugar Act?
They had to pay a tax to England while not having a voice in English parliament.
What was the quartering Act?
A law that states that colonists must provide English soldiers in the New World housing.
When the New York assembly refused to abide by the Quartering Act, what did Britain do?
Took away their self-government (right to have assembly meet ) until they agreed to follow the quartering act
What were people required to buy for the British soldiers under the Quartering Act?
Candles, Firing (firewood), salt, vinegar, utensils, bedding, etc.
What was the stamp act?
An act that required all documents, including newspapers, wills, playing cards, DOCUMENTS, etc in order to help England pay off the debt from the French and Indian War.
what two positions came from the stamp act?
Loyalists: People who were loyal to the king - protested less violently
Patriots: People who were totally against the king and protested violently.
Why did England feel like they were benefiting the colonists with the Tea Act?
Tea was cheaper even with the tax.
