Colonial Demographics — key groups?
European settlers, enslaved Africans, Indigenous peoples.
Population diversity — definition?
Variety of ethnic, racial, social groups in colonies.
Taxation Grievances — main issue?
Lack of representation in British Parliament.
Enslaved Africans — role?
Workforce in plantations, mainly in the South.
Enlightenment — influence?
Inspired ideas of natural rights and government by consent.
Indigenous peoples — decline reasons?
Disease, displacement, conflict.
Taxation without representation — meaning?
Colonies taxed without elected Parliament voice.
Stamp Act — date?
1765.
First Continental Congress — purpose?
Coordinate colonial resistance to Britain.
Declaration of Independence — year?
1776.
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1. What does 'Colonial Demographics' refer to in the context of American colonial history?
2. What was the primary concern expressed by colonists regarding taxation, as highlighted in the 'Taxation Grievances' section?
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