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Colonial America - Period 3 Vocab

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What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

To impose new taxes on the colonies

To recruit troops for the colonies

To ban colonists from settling west of the Appalachian mountains (correct)

To encourage colonists to settle west of the Appalachian mountains

What did the Stamp Act Congress conclude about taxes?

Only their own elected representatives have the legal authority to impose taxes (correct)

The British Parliament has the sole authority to impose taxes

The colonies have no say in tax matters

Taxes should be imposed by colonial governors

What was the purpose of the Sons/Daughters of Liberty?

To negotiate with the British Parliament

To support the British troops stationed in the colonies

To promote peaceful coexistence with the American Indians

To intimidate tax agents and protest the Stamp Act (correct)

What was the consequence of the Boston Tea Party?

Passing of the Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason the Quebec Act upset the colonists?

It extended the territory to the Ohio River. Signup and view all the answers

Which legislative act prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory?

Northwest Ordinance (1787) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?

It convinced France to ally with the American cause. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Olive Branch Petition (1775)?

To express a desire for peace while affirming colonial loyalty to the crown. Signup and view all the answers

Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by protesting economic injustices and farm foreclosures?

Shays’ Rebellion (1786-1787) Signup and view all the answers

What did Thomas Paine argue for in 'Common Sense'?

That colonies should become independent states and break all political ties with the British Monarchy. Signup and view all the answers