Colonial Conflicts and Government

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What was the French and Indian War?
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The French and Indian War was a conflict from 1754 to 1763 between France and Britain over North American territory, involving Native American allies.
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How did the Navigation Acts affect the colonies?
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The Navigation Acts restricted colonial trade to only British ships and imposed taxes, fostering discontent amongst colonists.
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What was Bacon's Rebellion?
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Bacon's Rebellion was a 1676 uprising in Virginia by settlers led by Nathaniel Bacon against Native American policies and colonial government.
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What did the Proclamation of 1763 declare?
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The Proclamation of 1763 declared that colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.
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What was the role of the colonial militia?
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The colonial militia was a military force composed of ordinary citizens who could be called to defend the colony or participate in campaigns.
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How did the Enlightenment influence Colonial America?
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The Enlightenment influenced Colonial America by introducing ideas on liberty, democracy, and reason, impacting political thought and actions.
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What was the significance of the Stamp Act?
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The Stamp Act was significant as it was one of the first direct taxes levied on the colonies, prompting widespread protest and calls for representation.
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How did colonial governments operate?
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Colonial governments operated with a governor, a council, and an assembly with varying degrees of self-governance depending on the type of colony.
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What was the Quartering Act?
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The Quartering Act required colonies to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers stationed in America.
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How did the colonies react to the Intolerable Acts?
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The colonies reacted to the Intolerable Acts with anger, leading to greater unity and coordination among them against British policies.
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What were the Townshend Acts?
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The Townshend Acts were a series of taxes on items like tea, glass, and paper, leading to colonial protests and the rise of boycotts.
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Who were the Sons of Liberty?
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The Sons of Liberty were a group of colonists who organized protests against British policies, including the Stamp Act.
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What role did the first Continental Congress have?
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The first Continental Congress met to address colonial grievances, leading to a united colonial response to British policies.
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How did the Glorious Revolution impact colonial governance?
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The Glorious Revolution in England led colonies to assert more control over their governments by overthrowing unpopular governors.
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What was the Albany Plan of Union?
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The Albany Plan of Union was a proposal by Benjamin Franklin to create a unified government for the Thirteen Colonies during the French and Indian War.
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