History Chapter 7 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What role did mercantilism play in creating discord between British authorities and the colonists?

Britain was using mercantilism to gain profits for themselves. They expected the colonies to provide wood and many other trade-able goods without any compensation, and their trade was restricted to Britain only.

How did the colonies respond to Grenville's laws, specifically the Stamp Act?

The colonists responded with great resentment, despising the expectation to follow laws they had no consent over in Parliament, and they agreed to a non-importation agreement against British goods.

What events resulted in British soldiers landing in Boston and being involved in the Boston Massacre?

Colonist resentment skyrocketed due to the redcoats' involvement in the Boston Massacre, leading to extreme resentment of the tea tax and culminating in the Boston Tea Party.

How did the British respond to the Boston Tea Party?

The British responded by shutting down Boston Harbor and passing several intolerable acts. Signup and view all the answers

Where did the British soldiers and American colonists clash in April 1775?

They clashed in the Lexington massacre and the battle in Concord. Signup and view all the answers

What were the advantages and disadvantages of Britain on the eve of the American Revolution?

Britain had trained soldiers, ammunition, weapons, money, allies, and naval power, but faced discord in the motherland and was separated by over 3000 miles of ocean. Signup and view all the answers

What were the advantages and disadvantages of America on the eve of the American Revolution?

The colonists had ample space and a lack of central targets for Britain, but they were hampered by crudely trained militia men and few supplies. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Samuel Adams?

Samuel Adams was an influential organizer of the rebellion and political agitator against Britain. He hosted the Boston Tea Party and was sent to the First Continental Congress by Massachusetts. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Abigail Adams?

Abigail Adams was the wife of John Adams and the first woman to advocate for revolutionary ideas about changing the status of women. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette?

Lafayette was made a French officer at the age of nineteen and put in charge of a colonial army. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Paul Revere?

Paul Revere was a revolutionary who rode to Concord to alert the militia about the approaching redcoats during the attacks on Lexington. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mercantilism and Colonial Discord

Mercantilism aimed to profit Britain by utilizing colonial resources without compensation.
Colonies were expected to supply trade goods like wood exclusively to Britain, causing tension.

Response to Grenville's Laws and Stamp Act

Colonists expressed strong resentment towards Grenville's laws, particularly the Stamp Act.
Lack of representation in Parliament led to a non-importation agreement against British goods.

Events Leading to the Boston Massacre

Redcoat presence in Boston heightened tension, resulting in the Boston Massacre.
This incident intensified colonial anger towards the tea tax and inspired the Boston Tea Party.

British Reaction to the Boston Tea Party

Britain responded by closing Boston Harbor and enacting several Intolerable Acts aimed at punishing the colonies.

Clashes Between British Soldiers and American Colonists

The Lexington massacre and the Battle of Concord marked significant confrontations between British troops and American colonists in April 1775.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Britain Pre-Revolution

Britain had trained soldiers, robust funding, superior weapons, allies, and naval dominance.
Challenges included domestic discord and the logistical difficulty of managing operations over 3,000 miles of ocean.

Advantages and Disadvantages of America Pre-Revolution

Colonists benefited from vast territory and lack of major urban centers for British targeting.
However, they faced issues with poorly trained militia forces and limited supplies.

Character Sketches: Samuel Adams

Samuel Adams, cousin of John Adams, was a key rebel organizer and political activist.
He was instrumental in the Boston Tea Party and represented Massachusetts at the First Continental Congress.

Character Sketches: Abigail Adams

Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, advocated for women's rights and played a pivotal role in revolutionary thought regarding women's status.

Character Sketches: Marquis de Lafayette

At nineteen, Lafayette became a French officer and took command of a colonial army, contributing to American revolutionary efforts.

Character Sketches: Paul Revere

Paul Revere was a key revolutionary figure known for warning Concord's militia of the approaching British troops during their raid on Lexington.

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Explore key concepts from Chapter 7 focusing on mercantilism and colonial responses to British legislation. These flashcards highlight the tensions between British authorities and colonists leading up to critical events in American history. Test your knowledge on the impact of laws like the Stamp Act.