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Why was the outcome of the war important for American colonists?
They would get the land over by the Appalachian Mountains because they would have free land over there.
What did the Proclamation of 1763 require colonists to do?
Colonists cannot go past the Appalachian Mountains.
How did some colonists protest the Proclamation of 1763?
Colonists argued in letters and articles that it was tyranny, an unjust use of government power.
How did the British government react to those protests of the Proclamation of 1763?
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What did the Stamp Act require colonists to do?
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How did the colonists protest the Stamp Act?
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How did the British government react to the protests of the Stamp Act?
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What did the Quartering Act require colonists to do?
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How did some colonists protest the Quartering Act?
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How did the British government react to the protests of the Quartering Act?
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What were the Townshend Acts and why did the Parliament pass them?
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How did the colonists react to the Townshend Acts?
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Explain why Lord North decided to repeal the Townshend Acts in 1770.
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How did King George's feelings toward the colonies change after the Boston Tea Party?
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What new idea did Patrick Henry bring to the First Continental Congress?
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What decisions did the First Continental Congress make?
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The action that closed the Boston Harbor until the tea was paid for might hurt you how?
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The actions that the British now control Massachusetts might hurt you how?
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The action the British soldier who were accused in England, not in colonies might hurt you how?
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The action the more soldiers were sent to Boston to make sure colonists followed the laws might hurt you how?
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Who were the Tories?
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What was the conflict that led to the French and Indian War?
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What role did John Adams play after the Boston Massacre and why?
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Who were the two opponents fighting each other in the French and Indian War?
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What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?
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Why did Great Britain enact the Proclamation of 1763?
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Why did Parliament pass the Stamp Act?
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Study Notes
Importance of War Outcome for American Colonists
- Colonists gained access to land beyond the Appalachian Mountains, providing them with new opportunities for settlement.
Proclamation of 1763
- Prohibited colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains, aiming to stabilize relations with Native Americans.
Colonial Protests against Proclamation
- Colonists viewed the Proclamation as tyranny and expressed grievances through letters and articles.
British Government Response
- The British government ignored colonial protests and reinforced military presence by deploying 7,500 soldiers.
Stamp Act Regulations
- Required colonists to purchase stamps for all paper documents, including newspapers and playing cards, as a means of taxation.
Colonial Protests against Stamp Act
- Protest actions included writing letters and coining the phrase "no taxation without representation," along with vandalism against tax collectors.
Reaction to Stamp Act Protests
- The British Parliament ultimately repealed the Stamp Act in response to colonial protests.
Quartering Act Requirements
- Mandated colonists to house and provide for British soldiers stationed in America.
Colonial Response to Quartering Act
- New York assembly protested by refusing to allocate funds to support British soldiers.
British Reaction to Quartering Protests
- The British government responded by closing the New York assembly to suppress dissent.
Townshend Acts Overview
- Imposed duties on imported goods such as glass, paper, paint, and tea, primarily to fund British troops in America.
Colonial Reaction to Townshend Acts
- Colonists initiated boycotts, substituting traditional products with homemade alternatives like homespun cloth and pine needle tea.
Repeal of Townshend Acts
- Lord North chose to repeal the Townshend Acts after realizing that boycotts were hurting British trade.
King George's Response Post-Boston Tea Party
- King George sought to reassert control over the colonies, leading to the implementation of the Intolerable Acts to punish Massachusetts.
Patrick Henry’s Contribution
- Introduced the notion of a distinct American identity, emphasizing self-governance.
Decisions of the First Continental Congress
- Proposed a new boycott, scheduled a follow-up meeting for May, and drafted a respectful letter to King George outlining their concerns.
Impact of Closing Boston Harbor
- Closing the harbor harmed trade for both colonial merchants and those from England.
Implications of British Control in Massachusetts
- Increased military presence eroded colonial freedoms and autonomy.
Trials for British Soldiers
- Accused soldiers being tried in England created concerns over fairness and potential acquittals.
Increase of British Soldiers in Boston
- Reinforcement of troops in Boston was seen as a further infringement on colonial freedoms.
Definition of Tories
- Loyalists, or Tories, were colonists who showed unwavering loyalty to Great Britain.
French and Indian War Origins
- Conflict arose from competing land claims between France and Great Britain in the Ohio and Mississippi River territories.
John Adams’ Role Post-Boston Massacre
- Defended British soldiers in court, advocating for justice and impartiality as a crucial patriot principle.
Opponents in French and Indian War
- The conflict was fought primarily between Great Britain and France.
Outcome of French and Indian War
- France ceded Canada to Great Britain, reshaping territorial control in North America.
Reason for Proclamation of 1763
- Enacted to prevent violence between colonists and Native Americans by restricting westward expansion.
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These flashcards focus on key concepts from Social Studies Chapter 5, highlighting the impact of the war on American colonists and the significance of the Proclamation of 1763. Test your knowledge on the land disputes and colonial protests following these pivotal events in American history.