PPT-Colonists

326 The colony of South Carolina had a diverse population from the earliest colonial times Each group made a significant contribution to the culture and character of South Carolina The English were the first to establish a permanent colony in the area The king of England gave the land . Taxes. One British pound 1 pound = 20 shillings. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. S. =1 British Shilling. The Average Citizen in Britain paid 17 pounds or 340 shillings. Colonists paid an average of 18 shillings (less than a pound . Mr. Arms’ Class. January, 2010. Vocabulary. Representation. Treason. Congress. Boycott. Repeal. Imperial policy. protest. The Stamp Act. In 1765, Parliament approved the Stamp Act, which put a tax on many paper items in the colonies. . , 8. th. Edition,. . Chapter 5 Review Video. The Problems of Empire. (. 1763 . - . 1776) . www.Apushreview.com. Check out the description for videos that match up with the new curriculum. . The Costs of Empire:. The Road to the. Revolutionary War. Why do I care?. The high taxation and Intolerable Acts imposed by Parliament on the colonists was a wake up call for the colonies. Colonists realized that not only were they being taxed without representation, Parliament was also violating their natural rights through such measures. This led the colonies to unite against their enemy and seek their independence. Had Parliament given the colonies some type of representation, the American Revolution could have been avoided or at the very least delayed.. A brief Recap of how we came to have a revolution. From Early 1600s to Mid-1700s. British government and colonists had a positive relationship.. British government largely left colonies alone to govern themselves.. “He that accepts protection, stipulates obedience. We have always protected the Americans. We may, therefore, subject them to government.”. If subjects enjoy the protection of the government, does that mean that the government has certain rights, including taxation to pay for that protection?. British won the French and Indian War with help from the Colonists. After the treaty ending the war is signed France agrees to give its territory to England. Colonists are thrilled to win the war and see the land West of the Appalachian Mountains as their reward for serving their King. Protests to the Stamp Act were widespread. Colonists boycotted many British goods, they signed a petition demanding the repeal of the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act, and even physically attacked tax collectors. . Taxation Without Representation. The colonists were British citizens but were not given a vote in Parliament (Great Britain’s Congress). Parliament passes taxes without any information or opinions from the people living in the colonies. Discontent in the Colonies. Colonists were angry because Great Britain wanted to tax the colonists in order to pay for the French and Indian War. . Great Britain began to enforce new and old laws to “get their money”. Chapter 5, Lesson #1. Enforcing Trade Laws. British won . the French . & Indian . War. Needed to protect colonies. Proclamation . Line of 1763. Sent 10,000 troops. Britain need $ to pay for troops and war costs.. By: Brooke Symkoviak. After the French And Indian War. Why did the British create new tax laws for the colonists?. Pay for the troops. Colonists were banned from making their own money. “No taxation without representation”. Expanded colonies, pushed west.. Came in to contact with French settlers and Natives.. Results in the French and Indian War.. British and Colonial Militia defeat French and Indians.. Brits kick French out of North America.. Review for Test. This act put a tax on paper items.. Newspapers ,legal documents, and even playing cards were taxed.. The Stamp Act. Who was the writer that disagreed with the taxes and wrote plays that accused the British leaders of being greedy?.