Relations with Britain (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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How did the relationship between Britain & its American colonies change after the French & Indian War?
How did the relationship between Britain & its American colonies change after the French & Indian War?
It became increasingly strained
What view did British soldiers develop of colonial soldiers during the French & Indian War?
What view did British soldiers develop of colonial soldiers during the French & Indian War?
A negative view
What were most colonial soldiers before joining the military?
What were most colonial soldiers before joining the military?
Farmers in local militia units
What did British generals allow their troops to do that created resentment among colonists?
What did British generals allow their troops to do that created resentment among colonists?
Take over private accommodation
What social backgrounds did British officers typically come from compared to colonial officers?
What social backgrounds did British officers typically come from compared to colonial officers?
Upper-class vs modest backgrounds
What proportion of army costs did British taxpayers face paying after the war?
What proportion of army costs did British taxpayers face paying after the war?
Two-thirds
What illegal activity increased significantly in British America after the war?
What illegal activity increased significantly in British America after the war?
Smuggling to avoid customs duties
What were the two main purposes of the Proclamation Line of 1763?
What were the two main purposes of the Proclamation Line of 1763?
Prevent Native conflicts & cut costs
By 1771, approximately how many settlers had illegally moved into the Ohio Country?
By 1771, approximately how many settlers had illegally moved into the Ohio Country?
10,000 settlers
What did colonial assemblies print during the war without British authorisation?
What did colonial assemblies print during the war without British authorisation?
Additional paper money
Which Act was introduced as a revenue-raising measure to help repay war debts?
Which Act was introduced as a revenue-raising measure to help repay war debts?
The Sugar Act
How did some colonial assemblies try to circumvent the British-controlled legal system?
How did some colonial assemblies try to circumvent the British-controlled legal system?
Appointing & paying judges directly