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? |
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Once the Stamp Act was repealed, the British taxed once again, with the Tea Act, which lead to this important event.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? |