Great Britain gained land in colonial America because of which event?, French and Indian War, War of Independence, The Boston Massacre, What was the term referring to: minimal interference from England, in exchange for loyalty?, salutory neglect, taxation without representation, laisse faire, Why did the British end the Stamp Act?, The Stamp Act was making too much money., The colonists protested and boycotted., The colonists attacked Great Britain with their navy., What stopped colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, The British Empire grew, declaration of war, Proclamation of 1763, What was the cause of the British closing Boston Harbour?, The Boston Massacre, The Battle of Lexington and Concord, The Boston Tea Party, How did the British make the colonies help pay for the French and Indian War?, By taxing the colonists, making people go and work in England, Charge everyone for their uniform, What did the colonists want in Parliament?, fair trial, representation, more money, The Articles of Confederation was the first attempt to ___________________________., settle an argument with England, outline the powers of the national/federal government., punish the king, What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?, not being able to collect taxes, a strong president, a court system, Why did the founders want a weak national government?, massive debt from the war, they did not want another tyrant or monarchical ruler, give the people all the power

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