1.2 Note Cards

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Navigation Acts – 1651

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Laws to control colonial trade; led to colonial resentment.

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Salutary Neglect – early 1700s

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British policy of loose enforcement; fostered colonial self-government.

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John Locke’s philosophies on government – 1689

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Ideas on natural rights and government by consent; influenced American Revolution.

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French + Indian War Impact on Colonies – 1754–1763

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Led to British debt and increased colonial taxes; fueled revolutionary sentiment.

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Albany Plan – 1754

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Proposal to unify colonies; early step towards colonial unity.

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Magna Carta + English Bill of Rights – 1215 / 1689

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Foundation for constitutional government; influenced American legal system.

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Townshend Acts 1767-w/ writ of assistance – grievance

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Taxes on imports; led to colonial protests and boycotts.

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Stamp Act – grievance – 1765

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Tax on paper goods; sparked widespread colonial opposition.

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Stamp Act Congress – 1765

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Meeting to protest Stamp Act; promoted colonial unity.

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Tea Act — grievance – 1773

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Tax on tea; led to Boston Tea Party and increased tensions.