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HIS 214 - EXAM 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Protestant Reformation John Locke | A religious movement in the 16th century europe that the practices of the roman catholic church. It led to new christian denominations and religious freedom. Locke wrote a series of letters supporting toleration and natural rights. |
| Puritans Stamp Act Congress | A meeting of leaders from the colonies in NYC in 1765. It was a response to the Stamp Act, that put taxes on printed materials in the colonies. |
| Quebec Act | Law passed by british parliament in 1774 that british plans on creating a government in Quebec. It expands to the ohio river. The colonists didn't like that the french civil law would remain and the catholic church could operate freely. |
| Boston Massacre | Confrontation where british soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists in Boston, killing 5 civilians. It was a brutal attack on innocent americans. |
| Protestant Reformation John Locke: Importance | It encouraged religious freedom and encouraged the idea of personal interpretation of scripture. This led to the colonization of north america due to their religious freedom. |
| Puritans Stamp Act Congress: Importance | It was marked as one of the first unified actions by the colonies against britain. The petition and boycotts lead to the Stamp Act being repealed. |
| Boston Massacre: Importance | It was a propaganda tool for the American Revolution, stating that british is a threat to colonists. |
| Quebec Act: Importance | Angered many americans who thought this was a threat due to their land and religious tolerance. This helped the colonies unite against britain. First movement to revolution. |
| English Civil war | a conflict between the monarchy and parliament over power. Ended with kings execution and a momentary republic under Oliver Cromwell. |
| Glorious revolution | Established constitutional monarchy when william and mary took the thrown and agreed on the english bill of rights. This limits kings power and strengthens parliament. |
| French & Indian war 1754-1763 | Global conflict between Britain and France over land and power. Was fought mainly in the Ohio River Valley. Britain won, gaining french territory in canada. Leads to britain in debt and taxing the colonies to pay for the war and future defense. |
| New Colonial Policies. 1763 | After French & Indian war, Britain enforced new taxes and trade laws on the colonies. The laws angered the colonies who belived they were being taxed without consent. Protests and boycotts increased. |
| Sugar act 1764 | Tax on sugar and molasses |
| Stamp act 1765 | Tax on printed materials |
| Townshend Acts 1767 | Taxes on glass, paper, and tea |
| Tea act 1773 | Led to boston tea party |
| Intolerable acts | Punishment for Boston Tea Party |
| British history | inspired colonists to demand limited government and protection of rights |
| French and indian war summary | changed Britain's approach, leading to tighter control and debt-driven policies |
| New Colonial Policies | convinced many colonists that their rights were being violated, pushing them toward rebellion and eventually independence |
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