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The Sugar Act was enacted in 1765.
The Sugar Act was enacted in 1765.
False
The Stamp Act Congress was organized by the Sons of Liberty.
The Stamp Act Congress was organized by the Sons of Liberty.
True
The Boston Massacre occurred in 1773.
The Boston Massacre occurred in 1773.
False
The Intolerable Acts were a response to the Boston Tea Party.
The Intolerable Acts were a response to the Boston Tea Party.
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Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' was published in 1775.
Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' was published in 1775.
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The Battles at Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of armed conflict in the American Revolution.
The Battles at Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of armed conflict in the American Revolution.
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The Navigation Acts were designed to promote colonial manufacturing.
The Navigation Acts were designed to promote colonial manufacturing.
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Lord Dunmore's proclamation encouraged enslaved individuals to join the British cause during the American Revolution.
Lord Dunmore's proclamation encouraged enslaved individuals to join the British cause during the American Revolution.
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The colonists were generally supportive of British measures to enforce colonial laws.
The colonists were generally supportive of British measures to enforce colonial laws.
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The Battle of Saratoga was a key victory for the British in the Revolutionary War.
The Battle of Saratoga was a key victory for the British in the Revolutionary War.
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The Treaty of Amity and Commerce with France was established in 1778.
The Treaty of Amity and Commerce with France was established in 1778.
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The Seven Years’ War led Britain to increase its financial control over the American colonies.
The Seven Years’ War led Britain to increase its financial control over the American colonies.
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Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown marked a decisive defeat for the American forces.
Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown marked a decisive defeat for the American forces.
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The tax burden in Britain reached unprecedented heights during the period leading to the American Revolution.
The tax burden in Britain reached unprecedented heights during the period leading to the American Revolution.
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The Board of Trade successfully implemented all its initiatives during the late 1740s leading up to the Revolution.
The Board of Trade successfully implemented all its initiatives during the late 1740s leading up to the Revolution.
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American colonists felt it was unreasonable to contribute financially to Britain's national debt after the Seven Years' War.
American colonists felt it was unreasonable to contribute financially to Britain's national debt after the Seven Years' War.
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The Battle of Lexington took place in April 1775.
The Battle of Lexington took place in April 1775.
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Fort Ticonderoga was captured by American forces in January 1777.
Fort Ticonderoga was captured by American forces in January 1777.
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The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
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George Washington was known for his leadership at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
George Washington was known for his leadership at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
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The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783, formally ending the Revolutionary War.
The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783, formally ending the Revolutionary War.
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The American forces retreated from Morristown in September 1776.
The American forces retreated from Morristown in September 1776.
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The Battle of Bennington occurred in August 1777.
The Battle of Bennington occurred in August 1777.
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Lexington and Concord were significant for being the first military engagements of the Revolutionary War.
Lexington and Concord were significant for being the first military engagements of the Revolutionary War.
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Valley Forge was the site of a major American victory over the British.
Valley Forge was the site of a major American victory over the British.
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The state of New Hampshire played a key role in the early battles of the Revolutionary War.
The state of New Hampshire played a key role in the early battles of the Revolutionary War.
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Study Notes
British Imperial Policy Before the Revolution
- Despite their repeated defiance, British authorities often showed little interest in the internal affairs of the colonies.
- In the late 1740s, the Board of Trade sought to increase royal influence, pressuring colonies to adopt laws aligned with royal instructions and provide permanent salaries for royal governors.
- The British government began to prioritize colonial affairs in the mid 1760s after the Seven Years' War.
- The British government sought to make their rule more effective and systematic, hoping to raise funds to cover the war debt and finance the empire.
British Actions to Tighten Control
- The British government felt that the colonies were obligated to contribute to the empire's finances and security given the support they received during the Seven Years' War.
- The Seven Years' War significantly increased Britain's debt, with interest payments consuming half of the annual budget.
- The government sought to recoup the expenses by taxing the colonies and enforcing the Navigation Acts.
Notable Colonists’ Responses to British Policy
- 1764: Sugar Act - This act imposed taxes on sugar and molasses.
- 1765: Stamp Act - This act mandated the use of tax stamps for all legal documents and printed materials.
- The Sons of Liberty emerged in response to the Stamp Act, organizing the Stamp Act Congress to oppose it.
- 1767: Townshend Acts - Imposed taxes on goods like tea, glass, and lead imported into the colonies.
- The Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania argued against the tax.
- British troops were stationed in Boston to enforce the acts.
- 1770: Boston Massacre - British soldiers fired on a crowd protesting the troops' presence.
- 1773: Tea Act - The act exempted the British East India Company from import taxes on tea sold in the colonies.
- This led to the Boston Tea Party in protest of this favoritism.
- 1774: Intolerable Acts - A series of punitive measures enacted by Britain in response to the Boston Tea Party, including the closing of the port of Boston and the quartering of troops in private homes.
- Thomas Jefferson wrote A Summary View of the Rights of British America criticizing British policies.
- The First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia to strategize against the British.
- 1775: Battles of Lexington and Concord- Fighting broke out between British soldiers and colonial militia.
- Lord Dunmore’s proclamation promised freedom to slaves who joined the British side.
- 1776: Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense, advocating for an independent America.
- The Declaration of Independence was signed.
Key Battles and Events of the Revolutionary War
- 1777: Battle of Saratoga - Colonial victory over the British forces.
- 1778: Treaty of Amity and Commerce with France - An alliance between the colonies and France.
- 1781: Cornwallis Surrenders at Yorktown - Marked a turning point in the war, leading to British defeat.
- 1783: Treaty of Paris - Formally ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.
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Explore the nature of British policies toward the American colonies leading up to the Revolution. This quiz covers the impact of the Seven Years' War and the resulting changes in British governance and control. Test your knowledge on how these policies shaped colonial resistance and contributed to the revolutionary sentiment.
