APUSH Chapter 6 Terms Flashcards

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What did the Tea Act of 1773 permit the East India Company to do?

Sell tea in American markets without paying duties (correct)

Create a monopoly on tea sales in America

Establish local production of tea in America

Tax American colonists on tea purchases

The Daughters of Liberty were primarily concerned with the actual production of goods.

False

What were the Coercive Acts also known as?

Intolerable Acts

The first Continental Congress met in ______ in 1774.

Philadelphia Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the First Continental Congress?

Resolution for another Continental Congress Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Committees of Correspondence play during the American Revolution?

They coordinated responses to Britain and shared plans among colonies. Signup and view all the answers

The Battles of Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of open armed conflict in the American Revolutionary War.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which Acts were part of the Coercive Acts?

Quartering Act Signup and view all the answers

What did the Quebec Act of 1774 confirm?

Privileges of the Catholic Church Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Salutary Neglect refer to?

An unofficial policy of avoiding strict enforcement of laws Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the Albany Plan of Union?

Benjamin Franklin Signup and view all the answers

What was the Iroquois Confederacy?

An alliance of Native American tribes Signup and view all the answers

What did the Treaty of Utrecht conclude?

The War of Spanish Succession Signup and view all the answers

What was William Pitt known for?

His leadership during the Seven Years' War Signup and view all the answers

What did the Treaty of Paris (1763) accomplish?

It ended the Seven Years' War. Signup and view all the answers

What military conflicts marked King George III's reign?

The Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War Signup and view all the answers

The Sugar Act (1764) was a law passed to raise revenue from American colonies by placing a duty on _______.

imported sugar Signup and view all the answers

What did the Currency Act (1764) do?

It prohibited the issue of new bills and reissue of existing currency. Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the Stamp Act (1765)?

To raise revenue through taxed, stamped paper. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary action taken by the Paxton Boys?

They formed a vigilante group to retaliate against local American Indians. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Regulator Movement?

To establish institutions of local government Signup and view all the answers

What did Pontiac's Rebellion involve?

An Indian confederacy attacking British forts. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Proclamation of 1763 state?

British settlers couldn't go west of the Appalachian Mountains. Signup and view all the answers

What is Patrick Henry best remembered for?

'Give me liberty, or give me death!' speech. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Virginia Resolves argue?

Virginia could only be taxed by its own assembly. Signup and view all the answers

What is James Otis known for opposing?

British taxation without representation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Stamp Act Congress?

A gathering of representatives to protest British taxation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Sons of Liberty?

To protect the rights of colonists and fight taxation. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Samuel Adams?

A leading advocate for American independence. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Declaratory Act (1766) assert?

Parliament's authority to make laws binding the colonies. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Mutiny (Quartering) Act (1765)?

To provide accommodations for British soldiers. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Townshend Acts (1767) impose duties on?

Tea, lead, paint, paper, and glass. Signup and view all the answers

What event was the Boston Massacre?

A confrontation between colonists and British soldiers that led to deaths. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Crispus Attucks?

The first casualty of the Boston Massacre. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Massachusetts Circular Letter (1768) argue against?

The Townshend Acts. Signup and view all the answers

What was John Adams' role after the Boston Massacre?

A legal defender of the British soldiers Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Virtual Representation refer to?

The idea that Parliament represented all British subjects, not just local districts. Signup and view all the answers

What did John Dickinson advocate in his writings?

Colonial assemblies should tax, not Parliament. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main argument of 'Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania'?

Parliament had no authority to tax goods for revenue in America. Signup and view all the answers

What were Writs of Assistance?

Court orders allowing customs officers to conduct general searches. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Gaspee Incident?

An event where colonists attacked and burned a British customs schooner. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Era of Salutary Neglect

Refers to the 17th and 18th-century British policy of lenient enforcement of laws in the American colonies.
Contributed to the development of self-governance and identity among colonists, leading to the American Revolutionary War.

Albany Plan of Union

Proposed the establishment of a central government for Indian affairs and western settlements.
Introduced by Benjamin Franklin.

Iroquois Confederacy

A coalition of five tribes, allied with the British but defeated during the Revolutionary War.

Treaty of Utrecht

Concluded the War of Spanish Succession; Britain received Gibraltar and the right to supply slaves to Spanish colonies.
Philip V was recognized as king of Spain.

William Pitt

Key wartime leader for Britain during the Seven Years' War, focused on defeating France.
Advocated for British expansionism and colonial interests; contributed to the conquest of Canada.

Treaty of Paris (1763)

Ended the Seven Years' War, resulting in France losing its North American territories.
Granted England all French lands east of the Mississippi River and Florida from Spain.

King George III

Longest-reigning British monarch prior to 1900, involved in numerous military conflicts.
Often blamed for the persistence of the Revolutionary War, refusing to acknowledge American independence.

Sugar Act (1764)

Law aimed at raising revenue from American colonies by imposing duties on imported sugar.
Introduced stringent regulations for shipping.

Currency Act (1764)

Assumed British control over colonial currency, prohibiting new or reissued bills.
Led to colonial protests due to worsening trade deficits.

Stamp Act (1765)

First direct tax on the colonies requiring stamped papers for legal documents, provoking widespread protests.

Paxton Boys

Scots-Irish vigilante group in Pennsylvania retaliating against local Native Americans post-French and Indian War.
Infamous for the Conestoga Massacre, killing 21 Susquehannock.

Regulator Movement

Two groups in South and North Carolina seeking local governance and justice during the 1760s.
South Carolina's group aimed to restore order, while North Carolina’s Protested corrupt officials.

Pontiac's Rebellion

Indian coalition attacked British forts, leading to significant settler casualties.
Stalemate resulted as Indians could not secure major forts.

Proclamation of 1763

Restricted colonist expansion westward beyond the Appalachian Mountains, aggravating settlers.

Patrick Henry

A Founding Father and Governor of Virginia, known for his opposition to the Stamp Act.
Famous for the "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech advocating for independence.

Virginia Resolves

Resolutions passed against the Stamp Act, arguing only the Virginia assembly could impose taxes on residents.

James Otis

Early Patriot who coined the phrase "Taxation without representation is tyranny".
Influential writer against British policies.

Stamp Act Congress (1765)

First official gathering of colonial representatives to protest British taxation.
Helped unify colonies, despite limited immediate outcomes.

Sons of Liberty

Secret organization formed to oppose British taxation and protect colonists’ rights.
Notable for the Boston Tea Party in response to tax grievances.

Samuel Adams

Key figure in promoting Republicanism and independence; signed the Declaration of Independence.

Declaratory Act (1766)

Asserted Parliament's authority to legislate for the colonies in all matters.

Mutiny (Quartering) Act (1765)

Required colonists to provide housing and supplies for British troops, fueling colonial resentment.

Townshend Acts (1767)

Imposed duties on various goods, provoking colonial boycotts and protests.

Boston Massacre

Incident involving British soldiers firing on a taunting crowd, resulting in five deaths.
Elevated tensions between colonists and British authorities.

Crispus Attucks

First casualty of the Boston Massacre; of African and Native American descent, symbolizing the fight for freedom.

Massachusetts Circular Letter (1768)

Written by Samuel Adams to oppose the Townshend Acts, it led to increased British military presence in Boston.

John Adams

Founding Father and advocate for independence; provided legal defense for British soldiers post-Boston Massacre.

Virtual Representation

British justification for taxing the colonies, claiming parliamentary representation for the whole nation, not just districts.

John Dickinson

Advocate against separation from Britain; wrote influential essays and opposed radical measures during the Revolution.

Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania

Promoted the idea that while Parliament could regulate trade, it couldn't levy taxes for revenue without representation.

Writs of Assistance

Court orders allowing customs officers to conduct broad searches for contraband, criticized for infringing on colonists’ rights.

Gaspee Incident

1772 attack on the HMS Gaspee by colonists angered by British enforcement of trade laws, symbolizing rising tensions.

Tea Act (1773)

Enabled the East India Company to sell tea directly in America without importing duties, prompting the Boston Tea Party.

Daughters of Liberty

Group that promoted local production and boycotts of British goods, symbolizing women's involvement in the revolutionary cause.

Non-importation

Boycott movement against British goods in response to legislative taxation, unifying colonial resistance.

Coercive (Intolerable) Acts (1774)

Series of punitive laws aimed at Massachusetts following the Boston Tea Party, escalating colonial unrest.

Quebec Act (1774)

Established a provincial government for Canada and confirmed Catholicism as the state religion, seen as a threat to Protestant colonies.

First Continental Congress

Convened in 1774 to address the Coercive Acts; marked a significant step toward colonial unity against British rule.### First Continental Congress
Met briefly to discuss options against British rule, including economic boycotts.
Addressed grievances and sent petitions to King George III for action.
Planned for a second Continental Congress if the petition failed to stop the Intolerable Acts.
Led to the convening of the Second Continental Congress in 1775 to coordinate colonial defense during the Revolutionary War.
Urged colonies to form and train their militias.

Committees of Correspondence

Organized by Patriot leaders as a form of shadow government in the Thirteen Colonies.
Coordinated responses to British actions and communicated plans among colonies.
Significant in gathering support for the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
Estimated 7,000 to 8,000 Patriots participated on these committees, excluding Loyalists.
Became essential in leading American resistance and determining war efforts locally.
Oversaw merchant boycotts, promoted home manufacturing, and fostered patriotism.
Set up espionage networks, displaced royal officials, and influenced provincial elections by 1774-1775.

Battles of Lexington and Concord

Marked the first engagements of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775, in Massachusetts.
Represented the start of open conflict between Great Britain and its American colonies.
The Suffolk Resolves called for resistance against British alterations to Massachusetts' government.
The Massachusetts Provincial Congress formed, training local militias in anticipation of conflict.
British Army aimed to seize and destroy military supplies at Concord due to reports of rebellion.
Colonial intelligence allowed Patriots to relocate supplies and prepare for the British advance.
Initial confrontation in Lexington saw militia outnumbered but afterwards regrouped at Concord.
Militia engaged British troops at North Bridge, leading to mutual casualties and pushing back British forces.
The British retreated to Boston faced with growing militia resistance, initiating the Siege of Boston.

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