Flashcard on British Acts, Enlightenment, and Philosophical Thoughts

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What was one of the main reasons the British imposed the Navigation Act?

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To control trade and ensure it was only with England

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Which act was intended to raise money and pay war debt?

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Stamp Act

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What was the effect of the Sugar Act on the colonies?

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It hurt colonial trade

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Which act was designed to assert British power and angered the colonists? Options: Declaratory Act, Proclamation of 1703, Quartering Act, Stamp Act

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Declaratory Act

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What was the purpose of the Quartering Act?

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To save money and maintain British troops

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What was the main goal of the Townshend Acts?

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To raise money and enforce British authority

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What did the Proclamation of 1703 aim to achieve?

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To restrain settlement and manage land

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What did the English Bill of Rights grant to Parliament?

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Power over the monarchy

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Which philosopher is known as the father of modern economics?

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Adam Smith

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What did Montesquieu advocate for in terms of government structure?

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Separation of powers