Colonial America Flashcard

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Why does Britain want to keep control over the colonies?

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To make them seem more powerful

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What do the colonists believe about the officials appointed by Britain?

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They are not good and should not be in charge

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What do colonists dislike about British rule?

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The taxes and laws

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What is the Stamp Act?

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A tax on printed paper with a seal from Britain

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What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

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To restrict the movement of settlers

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What did the Stamp Act require?

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Everything must be printed on paper stamped with a seal from Britain

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What was the Stamp Act tax?

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A tax on paper products

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Why did the Proclamation of 1763 bother the colonists?

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It limited their freedom to move west.

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What sparked the revolutionary movement among the colonists?

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The unfair treatment and laws protecting British interests

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What was one effect of the British winning the French and Indian War?

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A massive debt for Great Britain