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Britain Acts Out

Causes of the American Revolution

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The Sugar Act was passed to help England pay for the cost of what war? The French and Indian War
What two products did the Sugar Act force colonists to purchase only from England? Sugar and Molasses
The Sugar Act also forced colonists to pay high ____________________ on products that came from countries other than England. Taxes or tariffs
What did the Quartering Act require colonists to do? Provide a home to British soldiers as well as food, fuel and transportation
What is the name of the Act that required colonists to pay a tax on ALL items printed on paper? The Stamp Act
Which of the following items was not taxed by the Stamp Act? a. Newspapers b. Playing cards c. Licenses d. Tea d. Tea
What are three ways the colonists showed their disapproval of the Stamp Act? 1. The colonists protested and rioted in the streets 2. The colonists physically attacked the tax collectors by tar and feathering them and pouring hot tea down their throat. 3. The colonists boycotted (refused to buy) British goods and stamps
How many colonies sent representatives to New York to discuss the Stamp Act? Nine
Why was the Stamp Act Congress important? It was the first time the colonies united for a common (shared) cause
True or False: The delegates at the Stamp Act Congress believed all colonists had a right to trial by jury. True The colonists believed that they should be judged by their peers and not just a judge.
True or False: The delegates at the Stamp Act Congress said that colonists were British citizens who should have the same rights as those living in Britain. True
True or False: The delegates at the Stamp Act Congress said that all colonists should pay taxes, even if they didn't get to vote in Parliament. False: Colonists strongly believed in "No taxation without representation!" If they were not given a voice in Parliament, the colonists did not feel they should pay taxes.
What did Parliament do to the Stamp Act in 1766? Repealed it
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