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chapter 5

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Mark Gilbert Imperial Reform: The great war for empire left england with an enormous debt the war exposed weaknesses in the royal governors had to share power with colonial assemblies afterwards the british deployed a 10,000 man army in north america in order to george III wanted military commands for his friends subdue native americans secure the dependence of the colonies on great britain To pay for this army and the debt, prime minister began heavy sales taxes on the middle and lower classes in england British taxpayers were now paying over 5 times than free americans england started the currency act of 1764 ban on paper money in new england therefore all american workers would pay debts in gold and silver

APUSH Vocab Unit II

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Unit II Vocab Proclamation of 1763 (1763) English law put to use after land was won as an outcome of the French and Indian War. It restricted colonists to settle past the Appalachian Mountains. It was made so as to prevent further conflict with the Native Americans. Related Terms: French and Indian War This caused one of the first major revolts from the colonists. Many colonists were angry and believed that it was their right to own the land after they, themselves, fought in the war. Led to a defiance in 1765, in which about a thousand wagons rolled in Salisbury, North Carolina, on route ?up west.? Thomas Paine & Common Sense

America Past And Present Ch. 5 Proper Nouns

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Chapter 5 Proper Nouns and questions (include dates) A. The American colonist, overall, had a good standard of living. Why then did the wealthy gentry lead the original push for rebellion? (pg 127) They wanted to regain their rights, that Parliament was taking away. In 1774 British troops came over, which enrages many colonists. After 1765, lower class people began to join in with the rebellions. B. In your opinion, how did the young and diverse population of the American Colonies help contribute to the American revolution? Nearly 60% of the population in the 1700s was under the age of 21, and with so many young people beginning to understand politics and their society, this large percent has a big influence on the overall thinking of the time. King George III

Brinkley's Unfinished Nation: chapter 4-the empire in transition powerpoint

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Chapter 4: The Empire in Transition ?No Taxation Without Representation.? -slogan of the 1750?s and 1760?s Loosening Ties Parliament (which tended to avoid tightening imperial organization) gradually began to establish supremacy over the King. No colonial office in London. Most information London received about the colonies came from colonial assemblies who did not want any interference from England in colonial affairs. The Characters of royal official in the colonies: most were prone to waive their duties if bribed. The strength of colonial legislatures: The legislatures had the power to approve appointments, pass laws and levy taxes for their respective colonies and were responsible for the colonial budget.

Chapter4 -- Unfinished Nation (Brinkley) Reading Focus Questions

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Chapter 4?The Empire in Transition I.Loosening Ties?What kind of control did Great Britain have over its American colonies after the Glorious Revolution? A. A Tradition of Neglect 1. Growing Power of Parliament?Why did Parliament under Walpole not strictly enforce the Navigation Acts? 2. Decentralized Colonial Administration?Why were the administration of the Navigation Acts in America largely unsuccessful? 3. Powerful Colonial Legislatures?What powers did colonial legislatures claim? How did they maintain their powers over the king?s representatives in the colonies? B. The Colonies Divided?During the early 1700s, to whom did the colonists feel most loyal: England or each other? 1. Albany Plan?Who proposed this plan, what was it, and what happened?

1630-1774 important things that cause independence

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GROUP D TIMELINE(1607-1776) 1630: Massachusetts Bay Colony Founded: - Influential people such as John Winthrop and Roger Williams resided there - Great Migration: Mass numbers of Puritans migrated to the Bay Colony to find religious freedom - Mayflower compact - social contract government which was influential in the American ideal and government - Founded because of religious reasons from Puritans 1686: Dominion Of New England: - Goals were to strengthen defense of the colonies against Indians and to also enforce the Navigation Acts, thereby regaining control over the colonies - Created increased resentment from the colonists towards the Crown because of the sudden disestablishment of local legislatures

Important dates and results from 1619-1776

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1619: The House of Burgesses was created in this year, which set the precedent of direct representation in government. This model was followed throughout all of the rest of the colonies subsequently. Throughout the 1760?s and 1770?s, the constant imposition of power by the king was so angering to the colonists because they were so used to having their say in government. ?Finally, after the ?Day of Fasting and Prayer,? the House was dissolved by Parliament, and with it, any hope of reconciliation with Britain.

chp 1 outline

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CHAPTERS 1-4 Native American Tribes - Came from Eurasia across Bering Sea during Ice Age - Hunter-gatherers, but agriculture was important - Faced threats of disease from Columbian Exchange (smallpox, measles) Mayas Toltecs Aztecs Algonquin -very advanced cities -government bureaucracies -solar calendar -very advanced cities -government bureaucracies -aggressive and warlike -center Tenochtitlan was symbol of unity -diverse, yet similar values to other tribes Norse/Viking Discoveries (10th Century) - Eric the Red discovers Greenland - Leif Ericson founded Vinland in Newfoundland - Failed because of hostility with natives, poor communication, political turmoil What sparked the European desire for discovery? - 15th century Renaissance (printing press!)

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