chapter 5 american revolution
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 the american revolution | 1763-1783 |
| the american revolution | the ruling classes became the leadership classes |
| the british american dispute | began after 7 years war and the french-indian war |
| the british american dispute | period of benigh neglect ended. growing british interference in american affairs |
| george III | pursued more active role in government but had limited ability |
| parliament | lacked adequate info on colonies |
| parliamentary sovereignty | when parliament has authority over entire empire. there was great debate over this. |
| colonial assemblies | has powerful rol in american government, seemed equal in parliament |
| british officials | insisted on "virtual representation" |
| "virtual representation" | members of parliament and commons also represent americans |
| americans | accussed england of being corrupt |
| "virtual representation" | a common american outlook on this was "no taxation without representation" and "taxation without representation is tyranny" |
| john locke | along with commonwealthmen shaped colonial political thought |
| john locke | believed people have basic rights to life, liberty, and property |
| colonists | saw english officials as singful and corrupt, threatening american liberties |
| imperial legislation | 1760s-1770s, when a series of laws were enforced, the acts |
| proclamation line of 1763 | settlers, americans, could not move beyond the line. it was a threat to westward expansion |
| currency act | 1764. american colonists could not print money. they could not issue it either |
| sugar act | 1764. new taxes on sugar, coffee, tea, wine, rum. |
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