Unit 2:Causes of the American Revolution Flashcards
What was the impact of the First Great Awakening?
It caused a rise in many new churches in which led to toleration of religious differences in the colonies. (Most of the religions accepted consisted of Christianity such as Baptists and Methodists.)
What are the Causes and Effects of the French and Indian War?
The Cause of the French and Indian War was the need for more land- specifically who gets control over the Ohio River Valley. The Effect was that the British raised taxes in the colonies for the colonists which led to the Proclamation Line of 1763.
Define the Albany Plan of Union.
Ben Franklin created this meeting where all colonial leaders came together in which Franklin tried to convince the leaders to come together to help the British during the French and Indian War. But the Colonial Leaders refused and this was not successful.
Define the Treaty of Paris, 1763.
It is the official treaty that ended the French and Indian War.
Define the Proclamation Line of 1763.
A Native was in the land gained by the British (From the French and Indian War) where they killed over 2,000 colonists (Men, women, and children). The Colonists turned to the British for help in which the British King responded with the document called, “Proclamation Line of 1763.” This document stated that Colonists were not allowed to go west of the Application mountains.
Define Mercantilism.
An economic policy is designed to maximize exports & minimize imports of a nation.
Define the Navigation Acts.
Series of English laws that developed, promoted, and regulated English/colonial ships, shipping, trade, and commerce between other countries and with its own colonies.
Define the Colonists “Smuggling” during the Navigation Acts.
The Colonists did this (smuggling goods) during the Navigation Acts as a form of resistance to avoid punishments.
Define the Freedom of Press.
Zenger was arrested for publishing a series of articles criticizing the governor. He was charged with libel or publishing of statements that damage a person’s reputation. The jury found Zenger not guilty, thus establishing the “Freedom of Press” in the colonies.
What is the Quartering Act?
The act that stated Colonists to quarter, or house British troops and provide them with all the nessacery needs.
Define the Stamp Act.
Act of which the Colonists bought special tax stamps for items including newspapers and letters.
Define the Declaratory Act.
The British Parliament taxing authority was the same in America as in Britain. To paraphrase, the British could tax the Colonists any time they wanted.
Define the Townshend Act.
Britain no longer taxed products or activities inside the colonies. Only can tax items be brought into the Colonies.
Define the Intolerable Act.
After the Boston Tea Party, the British King responded with the Intolerable Act which consisted of 4 laws. These 4 laws were: Closing the Boston Harbor, 2 others increasing the power of the royal governor, and Strengthed the Quartering Act.
Who was Jonathan Edwards?
Was a Massachusetts Preacher and public speaker. He called on people to examine their own lives and commitment to God. He used the method of Fear to his audience while speaking. He was famous for his speech, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.”
