Revolutionary War Causes & Effects Flashcards

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What was the cause of the French and Indian War?

Taxation of the colonists

French support for Native American uprisings

Loss of control over the colonies

Territorial controversy between the English and the French (correct)

What was the effect of the French and Indian War on the American colonies?

Britain taxed the colonists, angering the Americans, and Pontiac's Rebellion occurred.

What caused the Proclamation of 1763?

Pontiac's Rebellion (correct)

The Writs of Assistance

The Boston Tea Party

The Stamp Act

What was one effect of the Proclamation of 1763?

Colonists were angered and Quebec was given back to the French. Signup and view all the answers

The Navigation Acts were reinforced due to the ________ of goods.

smuggling Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the reinforced Navigation Acts?

Taxes were raised and the Writs of Assistance were implemented. Signup and view all the answers

What was the cause of the Sugar Act?

The Navigation Acts Signup and view all the answers

What was a major effect of the Sugar Act?

The Writs of Assistance were introduced. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Writs of Assistance?

Legal documents allowing British troops to search American property. Signup and view all the answers

What caused the Quartering Act?

The Intolerable Acts Signup and view all the answers

What was one effect of the Quartering Act?

It angered the colonists as they had to house and feed British troops. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant effect of the Stamp Act?

The formation of the Sons of Liberty. Signup and view all the answers

What caused the Intolerable Acts?

The Tea Act and Boston Tea Party Signup and view all the answers

What was one effect of the Intolerable Acts?

Colonists began organizing boycotts against British goods. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

To respond to the Intolerable Acts through boycotts and military preparation. Signup and view all the answers

What caused the Battle of Lexington & Concord?

Tensions from the Intolerable Acts Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the Battle of Lexington & Concord?

'The shot heard around the world' signifying the start of the American Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

What was the cause of the Second Continental Congress?

The Battle of Lexington & Concord Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Causes and Effects of the Revolutionary War

French and Indian War:
- Cause: Territorial disputes between English and French settlers.
- Effect: Resulting costs led to British taxes on colonists, causing resentment and the emergence of Pontiac's Rebellion.
Proclamation of 1763:
- Cause: Response to Pontiac’s Rebellion which resulted in fatalities among colonists.
- Effect: Infringed on colonists' expansion efforts and reinstated Quebec to French authority.
Reinforcement of Navigation Acts:
- Cause: Rising smuggling activities of goods.
- Effect: Increased taxation and the enforcement of related measures, including the Molasses and Sugar Acts, particularly through the Writs of Assistance.
Sugar Act:
- Cause: Smuggling and enforcement gaps in Navigation Acts, particularly regarding molasses and sugar.
- Effect: Implementation of Writs of Assistance allowing searches of American ships and property.
Writs of Assistance:
- Cause: Inadequate enforcement of the Sugar Act led to non-compliance from merchants.
- Effect: Contributed to further legislation, including the Stamp Act and Quartering Act.
Quartering Act:
- Cause: Emerged from the Intolerable Acts and events like the Boston Tea Party.
- Effect: Increased anger among colonists; obliged them to house and support British soldiers, further aggravating colonial tensions.
Stamp Act:
- Cause: Efforts to collect taxes from the French and Indian War led to the imposition of a tax on paper goods.
- Effect: Widespread impact on colonial households and media, fostering the formation of the Sons of Liberty.
Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts):
- Cause: Britain's reaction to the Boston Tea Party and the Tea Act.
- Effect: Enacted punitive measures against Massachusetts; consolidated resentment among colonies, supporting collective opposition.
Declaratory Act:
- Cause: Colonial backlash against the Stamp Act prompting its repeal by Parliament.
- Effect: Symbolized escalating conflict and struggle for autonomy between the colonies and Parliament.
Townshend Act:
- Cause: Response after the repeal of the Stamp Act; colonial unrest regarding Parliament's authority.
- Effect: Led to the Boston Massacre, intensifying hostilities between colonists and British troops.
Boston Massacre:
- Cause: Tensions from colonial resistance and military presence in Boston.
- Effect: Violent confrontation resulting in colonial deaths, followed by legal repercussions for British soldiers.
Boston Tea Party:
- Cause: Opposition to the Tea Act which favored a British corporation.
- Effect: Symbolic act of defiance as colonists dumped tea into the harbor, escalating conflict with Britain.
Sons of Liberty:
- Cause: Formation from dissatisfaction with the Stamp Act and events like the Boston Massacre.
- Effect: Catalyst for actions against Britain, contributing to the Intolerable Acts and the Declaratory Act.
First Continental Congress:
- Cause: Response to the Intolerable Acts.
- Effect: Unified colonial opposition through boycotting British goods and preparation for potential military action.
Battle of Lexington & Concord:
- Cause: Escalating rebellion and boycotting strategies.
- Effect: The confrontation marked the outbreak of armed resistance, known for the “shot heard around the world,” leading to British casualties.
Second Continental Congress:
- Cause: Direct aftermath of battles and expanding revolutionary sentiment.
- Effect: Efforts towards independence and unifying colonial action against British policies.

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Explore the key causes and effects of the Revolutionary War through flashcards covering critical events like the French and Indian War and the Proclamation of 1763. Understand how these historical moments contributed to the growing tensions between Britain and its American colonies. Ideal for students and history enthusiasts wanting to deepen their knowledge of American history.