Question

a. fill in the blanks -- complete each sentence by placing the appropriate term into the blank. no term will be used more than once in this section. (50 points total)

1. the virginia house of burgesses was an early example of

__________________________ in colonial america, a type of
government where elected colonists made laws for their community.

1. colonists organized a

____________________ of british goods like tea and cloth to protest unfair
taxes such as the stamp act and townshend acts.

1. the

_____________________ angered colonists because it forced them to pay taxes on
everyday documents and newspapers, fueling protests that contributed to the growing push for
independence.

1. because of

__________________________, the colonies had grown used to governing
themselves, so when britain suddenly began enforcing strict taxes and trade laws, many colonists
resisted.

1. many colonists saw the

__________________________ as an invasion of their privacy and
freedom, since it forced them to house british soldiers in their own homes.

Explanation:

1.

The Virginia House of Burgesses was a representative assembly, where elected colonists made laws. So the term is "representative government".

Colonists protested unfair taxes by refusing to buy British goods, which is a boycott. So the term is "boycott".

The Stamp Act imposed taxes on documents and newspapers, angering colonists. So the term is "Stamp Act".

Answer:

representative government

2.