APUSH: Colonial America Flashcards

7635668005	Jamestown	First permanent English settlement in the New World.	0
7846690057	Act for the Encouragement of Trade	Part of the Navigation Acts, passed by the British Parliament to control colonial trade and enforce mercantilism.	1
7846909818	Proclamation of 1763	British attempt to prevent colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains after Pontiac's Rebellion. Intended to prevent future conflicts with American Indians. However, the colonial perception was the Crown chose the interests of American Indians over loyal British subjects who owned land west of the Appalachians.	2
7846926033	Stamp Act	Parliament's first direct tax on the colonies, aimed at raising revenue. Resulted in widespread resentment and boycotts.	3
7847606081	Coercive Acts	Passed by Parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party. Consisted of four parts: 1. The Boston Port Act - closed Boston Harbor until the tea was paid for. 2. The Massachusetts Government Act - limited town hall meetings, and positions in the Massachusetts Assembly were appointed by the Crown instead of public elections. 3. The Administration of Justice Act - tried British officials accused of crimes in the colonies in England instead of America. 4. The Quartering Act - required the housing of British troops in colonial homes instead of boarding houses.	4
7848474304	Declaration of Independence	Written by Thomas Jefferson and heavily influenced by John Locke's theories on life, liberty , and property. This document listed grievances against the Crown, and accused King George III of abusing his authority and proclaimed the independence of the 13 colonies .	5
7975555926	British Identity	British North America Colonists identified as British; establishing English laws and customs.	6
7975561499	American Identity	By 1776, patriots embraced a political identity distinct from the British Empire. The Declaration of Independence was a break from what the Americans thought were the shackles of British tyranny.	7