Ch. 7 The Road To Revolution 1763 - 1775

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Enlightenment

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18th century European movement in which people used reason and rationality to establish a system of ethics. People also recognized a need for reform and questioned customs and morals.

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Deism

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Rejected the original sin of man and believed in a greater being that created the universe, but rejected Christ's divinity.

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Rationalism

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Stated that religious beliefs should not be accepted without investigation and reflection. Influenced by the Enlightenment and criticized traditional religions as irrational.

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John Locke

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English philosopher who believed that all people have the right to life, liberty, and property and stated that the government exists to protect these rights. Said that government is based upon a "social contract", and if it violates this, the people can rebel.

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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French philosopher who believed that humans are born naturally good and should rely on their instincts. Also said that the government should be democratic and protect the common good.

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Parliament

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Supreme legislative body of Great Britain that is an assembly of nobility, clergy, and common people. They have the power to impose taxes, acts, laws, etc.

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Whigs

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Supported the National Bank, high tariffs, federal funding for internal improvements, and social reform. Opposed Jackson. They were popular during the 1830s but disappeared by the 1850s.

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Sugar Act (1764)

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Law passed by Parliament that raised tax revenues in the colonies, increasing duty on foreign sugar imported from the West Indies.

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Quartering Act (1765)

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Law enforced by the British on North American colonies that required colonists to provide housing and basic necessities, such as food and water, to British troops.

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Stamp Act (1765)

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Law enforced by the British on the colonies that required all paper goods to have a stamp. The revenue paid for troops stationed in the colonies.

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Patrick Henry

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American speaker who urged colonists to take up arms against the British. Created the "Virginia Resolves", which didn't allow taxing unless by the Virginia House.

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Stamp Act Congress

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27 delegates from 9 colonies gathered in New York where they debated against the Stamp Act, drew up a statement of their rights and grievances, and asked Parliament to repeal the law. Beginning of the path to intercolonial unity.

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Sons and Daughters of Liberty

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An organization led by Samuel Adams and John Hancock, who harassed English soldiers and Loyalists as well as destroy stamp offices and kill stamp collectors.

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Declaratory Act (1766)

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After Parliament repealed the Stamp Act, they passed this act, which gave Parliament the right to legislate for the colonies.

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Townshend Acts (1767)

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An act passed by Parliament that put import taxes on glass, white lead, paper, paint, and tea. The proceeds were used to pay colonial governors.