HIST 2401 Study Guide - Imperial Reform, Gadsden Purchase, American Temperance Society
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The great war for empire in north america. Seven years war/french and indian war great war for empire. Gb emerges as dominant force in north america but heavily in debt. Colonists emerge as winners, more cohesion between colonies. Changing circumstances bring changing perspectives british view of colonies. * spikes in expenditures relate to the wars. Representative assemblies develop in all the colonies. Much larger and more expensive more taxation and more control. Time for less control not more time for more autonomy not less. Subjects ( british point of view the colonists are subjects) Government as protector of rights (not there to control you) Defender or destroyer of rights (the power to defend gives the government power to destroy) Proclamation line (1763) peace on the frontier. Runs down appalachians - european settlers don"t move over the line, natives have their land. Stabilize commerce and meet the costs of empire. Pay for the empire a direct tax.
