USHC 1 Midterm Slides Review

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Albany Plan of Union

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Attempt by Ben Franklin to unite the colonies prior to the French and Indian War.

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Outcome of the Albany Plan

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It was unsuccessful.

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Influence of the Albany Plan

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The plan would influence how the colonies eventually joined together during the American Revolution.

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Colonial Leaders' Reaction

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Rejected, but showed some colonial leaders thinking of uniting for common defense.

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JOIN, or DIE.

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A famous political cartoon by Ben Franklin symbolizing colonial unity.

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Stamp Act (1765)

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A direct tax on printed materials like newspapers, certificates, and court documents.

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Reason for Stamp Act Repeal

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Successful boycott of British goods, leading to a non-importation agreement.

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Sons of Liberty

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A group formed to fight British taxation, often using violent methods.

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Stamp Act Congress

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Representatives from colonies met to devise a unified protest against British taxation.

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Protest Symbol

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Symbol used to protest the Stamp Act.