HIST 1100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Ethiopian Regiment, Torys, Prohibitory Act
16 May 2016
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Chapter 5: toward independence: years of decision 1763-1776. Seth metcalf, massachusetts soldier celebrated triumph of british arms. British reforms quickly prompted violent resistance and a downward spiral of ideological debate and political conflict that ended in a war for american independence: imperial reform, 1763-1765. Salutary neglect turned to imperial authority and direct rule of parliament: the legacy of war. Hostilities built when british led american soldiers: disputes over trade and troops. Revenue act of 1762- tightened collection of trade duties. George iii deployed 10,000 troops to defend against french living in. Canada and native americans: the national debt. Interest of the debt from the war consumed 60% of national budget. Taxed poor by raising tariffs on tobacco and sugar. Customs officials seized french wine and flemish tiles. Many criminals banished to america as indentured servants. Rotten boroughs- tiny electoral districts whose voters were controlled by wealthy aristocrats and merchants: george grenville: imperial reformer.
