Unit 2 - The American Revolution (1754-1783) Flashcards
What was salutary neglect?
The avoidance of strict enforcement of parliamentary laws meant to keep the American colonies obedient to England
What was the Albany Congress and Ben Franklin’s Albany Plan?
A meeting of representatives in Albany to talk about the relations with the Indians and defensive measures from the French. The Albany Plan suggested that the colonies create a unified government among themselves
What was the Treaty of Paris (1763)?
The treaty formally ended the revolutionary war between the USA and Britain
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
An attempt at stopping settlers from crossing, and colonizing, the region past the Appalachian Mountains
What was the Stamp Act Crisis?
An act of the Parliament that imposed taxes on stamps, most commonly on printed paper
What was the Declaratory Act?
A declaration that stated that Parliament’s authority was just as strong in America as it was in Britain. It was accompanied by the repeal of the Stamp Act
What is the difference between internal and external taxation?
An external tax is placed on something coming into the colony, an internal tax is placed on something that is already in, or being used in the colony
What was the Boston Massacre?
An act that took place March 5, 1770 when a group of armed soldiers fired into a group of civilians, killing five and injuring six
What was the Coercive Act (Intolerable Acts)?
An act to punish the colonists in response to the Boston Tea Party by shutting down trade routes into Boston Harbor and taking away certain rights
What is the difference between virtual and direct representation?
Virtual representation took someone who was of the same title as a colonist, but in Britain, and appointed them a representative. Direct representation is when an actual representative from the colony who has experienced the spoken issues has been appointed representative
What is the difference between virtual and direct taxation?
Direct taxation taxes an individual and their property, while virtual taxes are paid indirectly; such as taxes on goods and activities
What were the Committees of Correspondence?
Shadow governments organized by Patriot leaders of the Thirteen Colonies on the eve of the American Revolution
What were the Articles of Confederation?
A document signed among the 13 states that served as the US’s first constitution
What was the Battle of Saratoga?
Known as the turning point of the Revolution, the Americans captured 6,000 red coats and afterwards, was recognized by France
What was the Battle of Yorktown?
The last important battle of the Revolution, which was led by George Washington against the British. The Americans were assisted by the French
