KEY TERMS Key Terms and People to Know for the Regents Exam
No Taxation Without Representation
The Americans believed the British taxes violated the principle of “consent of the governed” because the Americans had no representation in the British government. The Americans used boycotts and demonstrations to protest the taxes.
Writs of Assistance
The British government's use of writs of assistance (search warrants to look for smuggled goods) against American merchants before the American Revolution is one reason the Bill of Rights includes protection against unreasonable search and seizure.