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7 Years War Dbq

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In the 15th century, Spain and Portugal had started the search to make an empire. It was not until 1607 that European colonizers landed in the New World, or what is known today as the United States of America. By 1733, all of the 13 colonies of America were established. Britain gained control of most of these colonies after it defeated the French in the Seven Years’ War. This was a North American conflict that was also a part of a larger land conflict between super powers in Europe like Britain and France. The Seven Years’ War took place between 1754 and 1763, and it ended with the Treaty of Paris. Because of its victory, Britain gained all French territory east of the Mississippi River. Even though Britain was victorious over France in Seven Years’ War, the country still came out of the war with a huge debt . Soon after the passing of the …show more content…

An indirect tax is a tax included in the price of the product, whereas a direct tax is a tax that is added to the price of a product. Therefore, with direct taxes the customer is aware they are paying extra. Prior to the Stamp Act of 1765, there were only indirect taxes imposed on the colonists. The Sugar Act of 1764, for example, was an act that increased taxes on non-British goods that were shipped to the 13 colonies. The Sugar Tax was seen as a burden to the colonists, but there was little opposition to it for several reasons. The colonists saw this tax as a way for Britain to regulate trade and commerce rather than control the internal affairs of the colonies. The Sugar Act made foreign produced molasses cheaper, and it only allowed the export of molasses if the colonists passed it through British ports first. This tax was also primarily directed at the New England colonies, which were the four northern colonies . It was not until the British parliament passed the first direct tax that the colonists were truly

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