Ch. 5 Lessons 1 & 2 Flashcard

Front

A formal meeting or a law-making body is called

Back

congress

Front

A tax on imports is called

Back

tariff

Front

When you owe money it is called a

Back

debt

Front

What was the main reason why Parliament repealed the Stamp Act?

Back

Widespread colonial opposition and boycotts

Front

Great Britain taxed the colonies to repay its debt. Why was Great Britain in debt?

Back

Great Britain was in debt due to the expenses from the Seven Years' War/The French and Indian War.

Front

The Boston Massacre occurred while a group of colonists were arguing with British troops. Why were the colonists arguing with the troops?

Back

The colonists were protesting against British taxation and military presence.