Revolution to Constitution

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What were the post-war problems as a result of the French and Indian War?

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1. 1. Left Britian with massive dept, leading to increased taxation

2. 2. The British maintained a standing army in the colony's which cost the colony's money

3. 3. Proclamation of 1763 which prevented colonial expansion

4. 4. Trade restrictions became tighter with the British

5. 5. Caused a strained relation with the Native Americans

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What is the Proclamation of 1763?

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To stabilize relations with Native Americans and to prevent further conflict the British issued this Proclamation of 1763 which restricted expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains. Many colonists still try to expand

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What was the primary purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

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To stabilize relations with Native Americans and prevent further wars

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What was the primary purpose of taxation in the colonies?

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1. Pay off war debt

3. Funding the army that protected the colonist from the Native Americans

Maintaining the British Authority (enforcing the laws like Stamp Act and Townshend Act)

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Why did the colonist disagree with British taxation in the colonies?

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Taxation without representation

These Acts were a burden on the economy and delayed their growth

Unfair trade regulations (Sugar Act/Navigation Act)

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The Sugar Act (1764)

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Tax on sugar and molasses from Non-British territories

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The Stamp Act (1765)

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This was a direct tax on the colonies printed materials (ie newspapers, legal docuemnts, playing card and licenses)

This tax was wide reaching and effect every person not just the rich

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Declaratory Act (1766)

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The law said that Parliament had the right to make laws and levy taxes on the colonies whenever they felt the need

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The Townshend Acts (1767)

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Named after British Chancelor Charles Townshend, tried to raise revenue from the colonies to pay for soldiers stationed in America

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The Tea Act (1773)

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The act let the British (East Inda Company) sell extra tea to the colonist which meant that nobody would buy local tea because it was too expensive. (caused the Boston Tea Party)