Founding Docs. Vocab Flashcard

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First direct tax on colonies requiring an official stamp on printed materials, taxing newspapers, legal documents, and more.

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Stamp Act

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Laws by the British to raise revenue for governors and judges, establishing Britain's right to tax colonies.

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Townshend Act

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Political protest by Sons of Liberty against the Tea Act of 1773.

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Boston Tea Party

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March 5, 1770; British soldiers fired on a mob of colonists, escalating tensions. Made famous by Paul Revere's drawing.

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Boston Massacre

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July 2, 1776; Response to King George's actions. Lists grievances and declares independence.

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Declaration of Independence

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First U.S. constitution, drafted by the Second Continental Congress, directed the Revolutionary War but had weaknesses in uniting the country post-war. Replaced by the Constitution.

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Articles of Confederation

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List of guaranteed individual rights and freedoms.

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Bill of Rights

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Opposed British taxation during the American Revolutionary War.

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Patriots

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During the American Revolutionary War, those in favor of British rule over the colonies.

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Loyalists

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Age to be U.S. President?

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