Social Studies Chapter 5 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

They ignored it and added 7,500 men to the British Army. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Stamp Act require colonists to do?

Colonists had to buy a stamp for any paper they used, including newspapers and cards. Signup and view all the answers

How did the colonists protest the Stamp Act?

They wrote letters and used the slogan 'no taxation without representation'. They also poured hot rubber on the tax collectors. Signup and view all the answers

How did the British government react to the protests of the Stamp Act?

The Parliament repealed the Stamp Act. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Quartering Act require colonists to do?

The British soldiers were taken in by colonists and they had to feed and clothe them. Signup and view all the answers

How did some colonists protest the Quartering Act?

New York assembly refused to pay soldiers. Signup and view all the answers

How did the British government react to the protests of the Quartering Act?

They closed the New York Assembly. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Townshend Acts and why did the Parliament pass them?

The new law placed a duty or tax on certain goods like glass, paper, paint, and tea. They passed it to get money to pay for troops. Signup and view all the answers

How did the colonists react to the Townshend Acts?

They set up a boycott to not buy the goods and found alternatives, such as homespun cloth and brewed tea from pine needles. Signup and view all the answers

Explain why Lord North decided to repeal the Townshend Acts in 1770.

Lord North decided to repeal the Townshend Acts because Americans were boycotting and others were getting mad because they weren't making money. Signup and view all the answers

How did King George's feelings toward the colonies change after the Boston Tea Party?

He believed they must be brought back under total control, and the Intolerable Acts were created to punish Massachusetts. Signup and view all the answers

What new idea did Patrick Henry bring to the First Continental Congress?

The idea that we are Americans. Signup and view all the answers

What decisions did the First Continental Congress make?

They called for a new boycott, planned to meet in May if the boycott didn't work, and wrote a respectful message to King George with their complaints. Signup and view all the answers

The action that closed the Boston Harbor until the tea was paid for might hurt you how?

It will hurt the merchants from England and the colonist merchants. Signup and view all the answers

The actions that the British now control Massachusetts might hurt you how?

It takes away freedom. Signup and view all the answers

The action the British soldier who were accused in England, not in colonies might hurt you how?

Won't be fair because they will be declared not guilty. Signup and view all the answers

The action the more soldiers were sent to Boston to make sure colonists followed the laws might hurt you how?

It takes away more freedom. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Tories?

Colonists who felt a deep loyalty to Great Britain. Signup and view all the answers

What was the conflict that led to the French and Indian War?

Both France and Great Britain claimed land between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Signup and view all the answers

What role did John Adams play after the Boston Massacre and why?

He defended the soldiers, believing in justice for all as a patriot had to stand up. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the two opponents fighting each other in the French and Indian War?

Great Britain against France. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?

France gave Canada to Great Britain. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Great Britain enact the Proclamation of 1763?

To keep colonists and Native Americans from killing each other. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Parliament pass the Stamp Act?

To have the colonists pay for the costs incurred during the French and Indian War. Signup and view all the answers

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.