Acts Leading to Revolution

This covers information from chapter 5 in your textbook, as well as lecture information. Be sure to read and complete your key concepts before completing the question set!

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Acts that Led to Revolution

Multiple Choice

What was King George III's first act to attempt to ease tensions at the end of the 7 Years' War?

• The Proclamation Line of 1763

• The Tea Act

• The Stamp Act

• The Sugar Act

The 7 Years' War

Also known as the French and Indian War

Caused a lot of debt to the crown, as well as problems of settlement with the Native Americans.

George III's solution involved drawing a "line" through the Appalachian mountains that colonists could not settle past, leaving everything west of the proclamation line for the Native Americans.

Of course, this did not work as he had hoped.

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Which act was passed to combat molasses smuggling?

Open Ended

How did the currency act impact the colonists?

1764

No paper money can be produced in the colonies

Stunted transatlantic trade and economic growth

Currency Act

1764

Passed to cut down on molasses smuggling

No trial by jury for smugglers

Sugar Act

The Sugar Act and the Currency Act

Poll

By 1765, what do you perceive the overall attitude of colonists towards England's increasing restrictions to be?

• Upset

• Relieved

• Indifferent

Open Ended

Name the three main types of colonial resistance to the Stamp Act of 1765:

Stamp Act Resistance

Enacted in 1765. Placed a tax on MANY types of paper goods in the colonies including pamphlets and playing cards

1. Legislative resistance-issuing proclamations detailing why this was upsetting i.e. "Declaration of Rights and Grievances"

2. Economic resistance-nonimportation agreements

3. Protests

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_________ were instrumental in the protest of the 1766 Townshend Acts.

The Townshend Acts

Women were a crucial part of this protest!

The Townshend Acts placed broader duties on a variety of goods in the colonies, including things like glass and paper.

Women were instrumental in the boycotting of these goods by spinning cloth, writing commentaries, and even signing petitions.

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What does this picture depict?

The Boston Massacre

Reality vs. Perception

Used by colonists to further the argument for independence.

How was what actually happened different than how it was portrayed?

Who was instrumental in this portrayal?

Multiple Choice

Which company did the Tea Act of 1773 benefit the most?

• Harney & Sons Tea Company

• The Republic of Tea

• East India Tea Company

• Twinings of London

Gave the East India Tea Company a monopoly in the colonies.

Who did this act truly impact?

Eventually leads to the Boston Tea Party.

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Tea Act of 1773