Unit idk what Flashcards
Why were the Americans so mad about the Britain’s involvement?
They had lived independently without Britain’s involvement for several years and had previously been ignored. Now all of a sudden the Parliament and King are forcing them to pay taxes while still not treating them like British subjects.
What was the name of the guy who believed the colonies should pay bigger taxes?
Greenville (was a prime minister)
Who was the guy who tried to go a bit easy on the colonies?
William Pitt
What act was passed in 1764?
Stamp Act
What did the Sugar Act do?
It put taxes on trade in order to raise revenues.
What act was passed in 1765?
The Stamp Act
What was significant about the Stamp Act of 1765?
It was the first tax passed directly on the colonies. It affected everyone. Tax collectors were imported from Britain in order to do the job.
What did the colonies do before the Stamp Act went into effect in 1765?
9 colonies met up and decided to boycott British goods. If anyone didn’t participate (out of those colonies), they’d get in trouble.
Why was the control that the monarchy imposed on the colonies so sudden?
Prior to George the 3rd, the government and parliament had been controlled by Whigs - they had a mindset more related to the colonies. Thus, the colonies remained largely independent. George was the opposite.
Why did Grenville want to keep the soldiers in the colonies after the war?
Because if he sent them back then a large part of the army, the veterans, would retire and he didn’t want that.
What was a name of a rebellion that occurred during this time?
Pontiac’s rebellion
What was the cause of the Pontiac rebellion?
Colonists were moving into Native American land without permission and Native Americans rebelled.
How did the colonists rebel the Stamp Act (prior to its effects starting?
They threatened and harassed the tax collectors that were sent over until all of them quit.
