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What is the Quartering Act?
What is the British Parliament?
The supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom.
What are barracks?
Housing for British soldiers.
What are troops?
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Who were the Red Coats?
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What does resistance mean?
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What was the New York Assembly?
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What is bickering?
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When was the Quartering Act passed?
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What is an act in legislative terms?
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What does 'taxation without representation' mean?
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What was the Revolutionary War?
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Study Notes
Quartering Act
- Authorized British soldiers to reside in colonists' homes, imposing housing costs on colonists.
- Passed on March 24, 1765, by the British Parliament.
British Parliament
- The supreme legislative authority in the United Kingdom, including its dependencies and overseas territories, impacting colonists in America.
Barracks
- Designated living quarters specifically constructed for British soldiers, alleviating the need for direct housing by colonists.
Troops
- Refers to soldiers deployed for military operations, particularly in conflicts such as the Revolutionary War.
Red Coats
- Nickname for British soldiers during the Revolutionary War, notable for their distinctive uniforms and opposition to American colonists.
Resistance
- The act of opposing authority or control; colonists exhibited resistance to British laws and presence through various protests.
New York Assembly
- A collective of colonists formed to challenge British governance and the Quartering Act during the American Revolution.
Bickering
- Represents the contentious and often trivial arguments that characterized the growing tensions between colonists and British authorities.
"Taxation without representation"
- A rallying cry for colonists, reflecting their discontent over being taxed by a Parliament without elected representatives.
Revolutionary War
- Fought between 1775 and 1783, this conflict led to American independence from British rule, catalyzed by grievances like the Quartering Act.
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Explore the Quartering Act and its implications on colonial America. Understand the relationship between British troops and the colonists, as well as the broader context of resistance against British rule. This quiz delves into key terms and events leading to the American Revolutionary War.