History Loyalist/Patriots and Ch. 3.1

Front

What is a proclamation?

Back

An official announcement made by someone in power.

Front

Why did the British have debt after the French and Indian War?

Back

They borrowed money from other countries to pay for the French and Indian War.

Front

What did the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts raise taxes to pay for?

Back

British war debts from the French and Indian War.

Front

Why did King George III issue the Proclamation of 1763?

Back

To keep colonists near the Atlantic Coast, control the fur trade, and maintain peace with Native Americans.

Front

What are imported items?

Back

Items that are shipped from another country to purchase.

Front

What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

Back

To limit colonial expansion westward and reduce conflicts with Native Americans.

Front

What were the main effects of the Stamp Act?

Back

It angered colonists and led to protests against British taxation.

Front

What is the significance of the Townshend Acts?

Back

They imposed duties on imported goods, leading to further colonial unrest.

Front

Who were the Loyalists?

Back

Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution.

Front

Who were the Patriots?

Back

Colonists who rebelled against British rule and fought for independence.