King George Chapters 1-2 Flashcard

Front

What was the French and Indian War also called?

Back

Seven Years War

Front

Which Act was created in order to pay down the debt from the French and Indian War? Options: the Stamp Act, the Townshend Act, the Tea Act, the Intolerable Act

Back

the Stamp Act

Front

What was the main reason for the colonists' protest against the Stamp Act?

Back

They believed it was unfair to tax them without their input.

Front

How did the colonists avoid paying the Stamp Tax?

Back

they scared tax collectors off

Front

What was the Townshend Act?

Back

a tax on imports like paper, glass, tea, paint...

Front

What did Colonists' do to boycott the taxes?

Back

refused to buy imported goods

Front

What name was given to the violent night that caused the death of Crispus Attacks and five others?

Back

Boston Massacre

Front

Once the Townshend Acts taxes were dropped, what one thing did the King still want the colonists to pay a tax on?

Back

tea

Front

What does "pay the fiddler" mean?

Back

You must face the consequences of your actions

Front

What laws were passed to punish Bostonians after the Boston Tea Party?

Back

the Intolerable Acts