Praxis II: Social Studies (5004) Study Guide

House of Burgess CORRECT ANSWER 1st legislative assembly in American colonies Magna Carta CORRECT ANSWER 1215; charter of political rights to rebellious English barons from King John Mayflower Compact CORRECT ANSWER 1st written framework of government for United States created by English colonist aboard the Mayflower Ship Great Awakening CORRECT ANSWER ; religious revivals of Protestants in colonies Proclamation of 1763 CORRECT ANSWER King George III; prohibited settlers from crossing West over the Appalachian Mountains; attempt to stop conflicts between settlers and Native Americans Taxation Acts of CORRECT ANSWER 1) Sugar Act: increased duties on non-British goods; 2) Currency Act: American colonies were prohibited from issuing their own currency; 3) Quartering Act: required colonies to provide shelter and supplies to British troops; 4) Stamp Act: direct tax on paper products for the colonies to raise money for Britain; 5) Townshend Acts: taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper and tea; 6) Tea Act: reduced tax on imported British tea for unfair selling advantage in America; 7) Coercive Acts: puni