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What proposed that the colonies unite to form a federal government?
What ended the French and Indian War?
Treaty of Paris of 1763
The act which barred colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains was the ______.
Proclamation of 1763
What were taxes on imports/exports called?
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Who argued that colonists could not be taxed without representation?
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The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first direct tax imposed on the colonies.
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What organization was founded in 1765 to oppose British taxation?
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The Nonimportation Agreement was a pledge by merchants not to buy British goods.
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What provided a way for colonies to communicate about British activities?
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What incident involved British soldiers killing protesting colonists?
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What was dumped into the harbor during the Boston Tea Party?
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What document did the Continental Congress send to the king of Britain?
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Who published 'Common Sense'?
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What document declared the colonies' secession from Britain?
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What did the Treaty of Paris of 1783 accomplish?
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A form of government in which power resides with a body of citizens entitled to vote is called a ______.
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Study Notes
Albany Plan of Union
- Proposed by Benjamin Franklin to unite the colonies under a federal government for mutual defense against Britain.
- Although rejected, it demonstrated growing colonial awareness of shared challenges.
Treaty of Paris of 1763
- Concluded the French and Indian War, ending French territorial claims in North America.
- Resulted in the transfer of French lands to British control.
Proclamation of 1763
- Established a boundary along the Appalachian Mountains to restrict colonial expansion westward.
- Required colonists to obtain permission for settlement beyond the line.
Customs Duties
- Taxes imposed on imports and exports, intended to recover British expenses from the French and Indian War.
"No Taxation without Representation"
- James Otis's rallying cry against taxation without colonial representation in Parliament.
- Sparked widespread opposition to British tax policies among colonists.
Stamp Act of 1765
- Mandated tax stamps on printed materials in the colonies.
- Represented the first direct tax imposed on colonists, inciting significant resistance.
Sons of Liberty
- Founded by Isaac Spears in 1765 to oppose British taxation policies.
- Played a pivotal role in organizing colonial protests.
Nonimportation Agreement
- A commitment by 200 merchants to boycott British goods until the repeal of the Stamp Act.
- Represented a unified colonial response to British taxation.
Writs of Assistance
- General search warrants that authorized customs officers to search for smuggling evidence.
- Legalized through the Revenue Act, increasing colonial opposition to British authority.
Daughters of Liberty
- Groups of women who spun their own cloth as part of the boycott against British goods.
- Demonstrated active engagement of women in resistance efforts.
Boston Massacre
- A confrontation where British soldiers killed five protesting colonists and injured six others.
- Became a symbol of British tyranny and colonial resistance.
Gaspee Affair
- Incident involving the burning of a British customs ship by colonists in response to unlawful searches.
- Prompted Thomas Jefferson to propose inter-colonial communication through committees of correspondence.
Committees of Correspondence
- Formed to facilitate communication among colonies regarding British actions.
- Helped unify colonial sentiments and shape public opinion against Britain.
Boston Tea Party
- Protest in which 150 colonists, disguised as Native Americans, dumped 342 chests of British tea into Boston Harbor.
- A response to the Tea Act, signaling strong opposition to British taxation.
First Continental Congress
- Convened on September 5, 1774, in Philadelphia to discuss strategies against British policies.
- Aimed to create a collective colonial response to the growing British occupation.
Loyalists
- Colonists who remained loyal to Britain and supported the crown during the conflict.
- Represented a segment of American society that favored British governance.
Patriots
- Colonists who viewed British rule as tyrannical and advocated for opposition and independence.
- Played a crucial role in mobilizing resistance against British authority.
Battle of Lexington and Concord
- Occurred in April 1775 when British troops attempted to arrest colonial leaders and faced resistance from minutemen.
- Marked the beginning of armed conflict between Britain and the colonies.
Olive Branch Petition
- Aimed to avert conflict by asserting loyalty to King George III and seeking a peaceful resolution.
- Illustrates the colonies' initial desire for reconciliation before escalating tensions.
Common Sense
- Pamphlet by Thomas Paine that criticized monarchy and promoted the idea of independence from Britain.
- Encouraged widespread support for the revolutionary cause among colonists.
Declaration of Independence
- Document declaring the colonies' separation from Britain, crafted by the Continental Congress.
- Established the foundation for the United States of America.
Treaty of Paris of 1783
- Recognized the sovereignty of the United States and defined the Mississippi River as its western border.
- Marked the official end of the American Revolutionary War.
Republic
- Form of government where power lies with citizens who elect representatives.
- Governed according to established laws or a constitution, foundational to the U.S. political system.
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Test your knowledge on key events leading up to the American Revolution. This quiz covers significant topics such as the Albany Plan of Union, the Treaty of Paris of 1763, and the Stamp Act of 1765. Understand the implications of British policies and colonial responses during this pivotal era in history.
