Causes of the American Revolution Flashcard

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The way England dealt with the Colonies for over 150 years by not enforcing laws and leaving the American colonies alone and letting them govern themselves is known as

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Salutary Neglect

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A law that said the colonists could not move west of the Appalachian Mountains?

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Proclamation of 1763

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This law made the colonies buy and put a stamp on documents and paper goods.

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Stamp Act

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The Sons of Liberty dressed up as Native Americans and dumped British tea into Boston Harbor. What event is this?

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Boston Tea party

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What was Great Britain’s response to the Boston Tea Party that included the closing of Boston Harbor?

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Intolerable Acts

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Who is known for his “give me liberty, or give me death” speech?

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Patrick Henry

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What law forced colonists to house and feed British soldiers?

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Quartering Act

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After the Boston Tea Party...

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King George closed Boston Harbor and created the Intolerable Acts

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Why did the British start taxing and passing laws after the French and Indian War?

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They were in debt after the war and needed money

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Boycott means

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to refuse to buy