British Rule
Definition
British Rule refers to the period when Britain had political control over other countries or territories. In this context, it specifically refers to when Britain ruled over what is now known as the United States (from 1607-1776).
Analogy
Imagine if your school was run by another school miles away. They set all your rules and regulations without really understanding your specific needs or challenges - that's what it was like under British Rule.
Related terms
Colonialism: A practice of domination involving subjugation of one people to another; often involves settlement into a new territory.
Stamp Act: A law passed by Parliament in 1765 that imposed taxes on items such as newspapers and legal documents in the American colonies; part of how Britain exercised its rule.
Boston Tea Party: A protest against British taxes in which Boston colonists disguised as Mohawks dumped valuable tea into Boston Harbor.
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Practice Questions (8)
- Who led a rebellion against British rule that resulted in the creation of an independent United States?
- How could history be different if colonists hadn't rebelled against British rule?
- Whose writings about liberty inspired colonists to question British rule after policies changed following The Seven Years' War?
- Who advocated for direct action against British rule by proposing an embargo on all goods imported from Britain?
- How might colonial resistance to British rule be different if Thomas Paine had never written "Common Sense"?
- What cultural trend emerged during the American Revolution as a symbol of rebellion against British rule?
- Which system of government replaced the British rule after American Revolution?
- Which Native American leader led a rebellion against British rule in Virginia during the late-17th century?
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