1. Chapter 5.2 The Colonists resist tighter control

2. Key terms and people Boycott *petition *writ of assistance
John Adams *Sam Adams *Pontiac (not car)
Stamp Act *Sugar Act *Quartering act
Declaratory act *Townshend Acts *Writs of Assistance
Boston Massacre

3. After the F & I War, British colonists living west of the Appalachian Mountains fought with Native Americans over land rights,
Appalachian Mountains
Proclamation of 1763: British gvt declared that all colonists living West of Appalachians had to move east

4. In order to refill the British government’s treasury, taxes were imposed on the Colonists
*the colonists expected some increase in taxes
*they still viewed themselves as loyal British citizens, but…were beginning to realize that England did not understand life in the colonies
*Parliament raises taxes and the colonists have no representation
in this law making body
perspective
Increased debt after F&I War, spent as much as needed to beat FR
Expensive to keep 10,000ish soldiers in the colonies for protection from FR & NatAmer

5. Britain’s plan to raise $
1764, Sugar Act
* taxed molasses (used in production of rum)
*harsh punishments for smugglers
1765, Quartering Act ( a way to save $)
*colonists must quarter (house) troops and supply
with food and anything they need
1765, Stamp Act
*there must be a stamp on newspapers, wills, licenses,
land titles, contracts, & playing cards
*boycotts broke out in NYC, Philadelphia, & Boston
October 1765
*Stamp Act Congress called in colonies
*send petition to King George III & Parliament
*asking for repeal of Sugar & Stamp Acts
1766
*Parliament repeals Stamp Act, but………………
issues the Declaratory Act…. “…Parliament has total authority over the colonies…” uh-oh

6. 1767, Townshend Acts (Townsend)
*British system to enforce new taxes (duties) on goods coming in to the colonies (goods not produced locally)
*tax on glass, paper, paint, lead, & tea
Writs of Assistance
*allow British customs officials to search
ships and warehouses without a warrant or
any reason; could seize everything in
warehouse
Each time the British Parliament passed a new tax the colonists boycotted, or stopped, buying British goods
* a very effective way to protest
* no one wants to lose money
1770 (March) The Boston Massacre
*What is a massacre?
*What happened in Boston?
*Why did John Adams defend the soldiers?
*What was their punishment?

7. Statehood
This state became the _____ state in the United States in __________.
The first Governor of the state was _________________.

8. Government National Government State Government
Name the current United States Senators and Representatives.
State Government
Name the current governor.
Describe the state’s legislature.

9. Maps
In this space, insert a political and/or physical map of your state. Point out the state capital.
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10. Population
1950:
1960:
1970:
1980:
1990:
2000
Over the past fifty years the population has (increased/decreased).

11. Economy Chief products of the state include:
Agricultural (farm) products
Mining products
Manufactured goods

12. Weather The average high temperature in July is:
The average high temperature in January is:
The average yearly precipitation is:

13. Natural Resources Water Minerals
Name the major rivers and bodies of water.
Minerals
Name and describe a few different kinds of minerals.

14. Natural Resources, continued
Plant Life
Name and describe some of the trees and wildflowers.
Animal Life
Name and describe some of the wild animals.

15. Places to Visit
Choose one place in your state that would be interesting to visit. Tell where it is located in the state and why it would be interesting to visit.
Note: You can use Microsoft Internet Explorer to find information about your site.

16. Famous People
Choose three well known residents of your state. Tell what they did to become famous.

17. State Motto
Tell about the state motto and what makes this state special.

18. Works Cited
List the resources you used for your research.