American History Flashcards

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The economic policy in which colonies exist to benefit the mother country.

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Mercantilism

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The primary purpose of the Proclamation Line of 1763.

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Prevent conflict between colonists and Native Americans

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The pamphlet "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine argued primarily for this.

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Immediate independence from Britain

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The battle considered the turning point of the American Revolution.

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Saratoga

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The House of Burgesses was the first

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representative assembly in the American colonies.

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Salutary Neglect

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refers to Britain strictly enforcing trade laws in the colonies.

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The Albany Plan of Union

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Colonial Response to Unify during French & Indian War

• Failed

• Would have prevented American Revolution

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The Intolerable Acts were Britain’s response to

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the Boston Tea Party.

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Maryland Toleration Act of 1649

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Granted freedom of worship to all Christians

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Mayflower Compact

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First written framework for self-government in the colonies