Taxation in the Colonies

Front

In what year was the Stamp Act passed?

Back

1765

Front

Fill in the blank: The Tea Act granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the ________.

Back

American colonies

Front

What was the purpose of the Intolerable Act?

Back

To punish the colony of Massachusetts Bay

Front

In what year was the Townshend Act passed?

Back

1767

Front

Fill in the blank: The Townshend Act initiated taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and ________.

Back

Tea

Front

Which act required the colonists to pay a tax on various forms of papers, documents, and playing cards?

Back

Stamp Act

Front

Fill in the blank: The Stamp Act was passed in the year ________.

Back

1765

Front

In what year was the Sugar Act enacted?

Back

1764

Front

The Quartering Act was enacted in which year?

Back

1765

Front

Which of the following was a reaction of the colonists to the taxes? They felt happy, They felt indifferent, They felt angry, They felt excited

Back

They felt angry