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Famous People in the Stamp Act
#1 He brought the Stamp Act to the attention of the Virginia House of Burgesses. Who is Patrick Henry?
#2 This man helped start the sons of liberty. Who is Samuel Adams?
#3 This man was the Prime Minister of Great Britain. Who is George Grenville?
#4 This man was the Congress Secretary for the New York City Hall Meeting. Who is John Cotton?
#5 He was a Sea Captain, Army Officer and British customs official, who had the most tar and feathering incidents. Who is John Malcolm?
About the Stamp Act
#1 This war had to be paid for. This is why the Stamp and Sugar Act was made. What is the French and Indian War?
#2 This phrase was made because of how the colonists thought it was unfair for them to be taxed, when they didn't have anybody on the British Parliament to make laws. What is 'Taxation without Representation'?
#3 The colonists being outraged, they start to stop buying or this. What is Boycott?
#4 Unified colonies protest. What is The Stamp Act Congress?
#5 American patriots that protested British taxes on the streets and had some tax collectors resign. What is The Sons of Liberty?
About the Sugar Act
#1 The year the Sugar act was passed by the parliament. What is 1746?
#2 Items banned in the Sugar act. What is importation of rum and French wines?
#3 The ________ of the colonist is not in favor of the parliament. What is opinion?
#4 Population most affected by the Sugar act. What is Merchants?
#5 In this year what did the colonists want a say in. What is how much they are taxed?
Famous People in the Sugar Act
#1 He organized main protests in the Sugar Act. Who is Samuel Adams?
#2 He was king through out this period. Who is King George III?
#3 He helped propose the Sugar Act. Who is George Grenville?
#4 This man was one of the prime movers behind the protests against the Sugar Act. He also argued his case against the Writs of Assistance. Who is James Otis?
#5 While, James Otis was arguing against the Writs of Assistance, he was the chief justice, when Otis argued his case in court. He was also lieutenant governor during the Stamp Act. Who is Thomas Hutchinson?
Fun Facts about the Stamp Act and Sugar Act
#1 The proper name for the Sugar Act is this. What is The American Revenue Act of 1764?
#2 The Sugar Act was an extension of this act, which was set to expire in 1763. What is the Molasses Act?
#3 The ____ for the Stamp Act would have to be taken in the British money, not colonial paper money. What are taxes?
#4 Because of land issues, we had the French and Indian War, or how it was referred to in England as The ______ _______ ____. This war led to great debt and the main reason for the Stamp and Sugar Acts. What is The Seven Years War?
#5 Once the Stamp Act was repealed, the British taxed once again, with the Tea Act, which lead to this important event. What is The Boston Tea Party?
Final Question
If you were there at the time of these acts, what would you have done? Would you have been loyal to Britain or rebellious? Be imaginative in your answer. We will check over to see your answers. These are group answers.