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8th grade vocab terms

8th grade vocab terms

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

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Alliances

Back

The French allied with Native American groups for trade.

2.

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Proclamation of 1763: Prevented colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains to reduce conflicts with Native Americans and keep them closer to the coast for easier British control.

Back

Prevented colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Sugar Act

Back

Passed in 1764, this act lowered the tax on molasses to discourage smuggling and allowed officers to seize goods from accused smugglers without court.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Stamp Act: First direct tax on American colonists, imposed in 1765, taxing all printed items.

Back

This act taxed all printed items, the first direct tax by the British government on American colonists.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Declaratory Act: 1766 response to colonists' tax protests. Parliament's right to tax and decide for colonies 'in all cases'.

Back

This act affirmed Parliament's authority over the colonies.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Townshend Act

Back

Passed in 1767, these laws taxed imported British goods: glass, tea, and paper.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Quartering Act

Back

Forced colonists to provide British soldiers with housing, food, fuel, and transportation.

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