Ch.5 The Spirit of Independence

Front

This law prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Proclamation of 1763

Front

Due to debt from the war and paying for troops sent to America, Britain needed new _______ .

Back

revenue

Front

Parliament then passes the Stamp Act which increases and imposes tax on nearly all __________ .

Back

printed materials - newspaper, wills, playing cards, etc.

Front

Samuel Adams establishes the _____________, a group leading protests in Boston.

Back

Sons of Liberty

Front

Calling for action, the Virginia House of Burgesses sent a declaration to Britain stating: only colonial assemblies can tax the colonists.

Back

only colonial assemblies can tax the colonists.

Front

Hearing of many protests, Parliament sent more troops to _______.

Back

Boston

Front

Tensions were high because: Soldiers were stealing from local shops, Soldiers were competing for the same jobs, Soldiers were living in the same area they patrolled.

Back

All options.

Front

The ____________ was a violent incident that ended in 5 colonists' death.

Back

Boston Massacre

Front

Information designed to influence opinions:

Back

propaganda

Front

The __________ was led by the Sons of Liberty as a large, bold show of protest in Boston Harbor.

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Boston Tea Party