Quizlet:" The Acts" Quiz

Townshend Acts

A tax that the British Parliament passed in 1767 that was placed on imports.

Sugar Act

law passed by the British Parliament setting taxes on molasses and sugar imported by the colonies in the hopes it would slow down the smuggling.

Stamp Act

1765; law that taxed printed goods, including: playing cards, documents, newspapers, etc.

How did the colonists react or respond to the taxes being placed upon them?

Boycotted British and European Goods, Protested with the help of the Sons of Liberty, Daughters of Liberty began making goods that were previously made by the British and imported.

How did the British government show favors to British East India Company?

* Charged the company little or no taxes on imported tea.
*They were able to sell directly to the shopkeepers, rather than having to go through the merchants first.

What was one of the first goals to accomplish for the Continental Congress?

To form a political body to help guide the colonists.

What were some of the decisions made by the Continental Congress?

* Drafted a statement of grievances calling for repeal of acts.
*Voted to boycott all goods and trade with or from Britain.
* Passed the Suffolk Resolves, allowing for the colonists to arm themselves.

Who was the commander for the colonists at Fort Ticonderoga?

Benedict Arnold

What helped the colonists at the Battle of Concord?

* The colonists were familiar with the terrain or land.
* The colonists were great marksman-most hunted for food.
* Paul Revere and William Dawes were able to warn colonists that the British were coming-allowing them to prepare for the battle.

Battle of Bunker Hill-Why was it a loss for the Americans/Colonists?

The Americans and British had several back and forth skirmishes, unfortunately it led to the Americans running out of gunpowder leading to their withdraw.

Be able to describe the thoughts of a Loyalist and of the Patriots
(Why did the Loyalists remain loyal to the King?) at least two reasons.)
(Why did the Patriots choose to distance themselves from the King and want independence?) at least two reasons.

Please look in notes and Chapter 5 PDF for information.

The Bostonians were punished by the British government by enforcing the Intolerable(Coercive) Acts-what were some of the punishments?

* British closed the Boston Harbor
*Town meeting could not be held unless a British representative was present.