Whistling Flashcard - Townshend Acts

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War between England and France over North American territory

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French & Indian War

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To refuse to buy goods from a certain source

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Boycott

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American Colonists can not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

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Proclamation of 1763

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Which of these is the correct saying that protested Parliaments taxes? "No taxation without an explanation", "First Taxation, Next Extermination", "No taxation without representation", "Taxes stink and so does Parliament"

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"No taxation without representation"

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definition: a formal request, sometimes contains a large number of people’s signatures

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petition

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______________________ empowered customs officials to search almost anywhere in search of smuggled goods.

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Writs of Assistance

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He was the leader of the Sons of Liberty in Boston.

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Sam Adams

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Why did the British put the Stamp Act in place?

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They thought the American colonists should help pay for the
French and Indian war.

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What new set of laws were passed to control the colonies after the Stamp Act was repealed? Options: The Paper Act, The Tea Act, The Townshend Acts, Whistle Act

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The Townshend Acts

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What was the purpose of the taxes of the Townshend Acts?

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To make money for Great Britain