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Why were the 13 colonies set up? to make money for England Who was the mother country? England Who became king of England in 1738? King George III What land was England and France arguing over? Ohio River Valley An argument over the Ohio River Valley led to what war? The French and Indian War Who lost the French and Indian War? the French What was the proclamation of 1763? stated American colonist could no longer live in the Ohio Valley Region What was a result of the French and Indian War? the British gained more land This put a tax on all sugar products and coffee sold or bought in the colonies Sugar Act this placed a tax on all paper products sold in the colonies, such as playing cards, bibles, etc. Stamp Act a group of delegates from 9 of 13 colonies met in New York to discuss the Stamp Act. What is this called? Stamp Act Congress What was the MAIN argument of the colonists over the new taxes? No Taxation Without Representation What does the term boycott mean in relation to the American Revolution? a refusal to buy anything made in England a general search warrant that allowed British redcoats in the colonies to search anyone's home, business, etc. Writs of Assistance What does repeal mean? to cancel a law These acts were considered harsh or painful the Intolerable Acts What event led to the Intolerable Acts Boston Tea Party black colonist killed in the Boston Massacre Crispus Attucks An American protest group that dumped tea into Boston Harbor Sons of Liberty The congress who met in Philadelphia to consider ways of redressing colonial grievances. Twelve colonies attended. First Continental Congress What was the Quartering Act? an act that stated that any redcoat soldier that came to a colonist's door and asked for housing or food must be given it. Who are minutemen? Men ready to fight at a minute's notice What was the first shot of the Revolutionary War called? "The Shot Heard Round the World." What did "No Taxation Without Representation" mean? the colonists felt that it wasn't fair for them to be taxed when they didn't have a rep in Parliament This act stated that King George III and Parliament could still tax the colonists if they wanted to. The Declaratory Act Who is going to do well because he or she took the time to study? YOU ARE! A few questions to help you study! You are still responsible for all the material.