British Colonial Acts to Intolerable Acts

Front

Which law taxed goods like legal documents, wills, newspapers, playing cards, etc.?

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Stamp Act

Front

Which act made colonists give food & drinks to British soldiers and allowed them to live in their homes?

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Quartering Act

Front

What does smuggle mean?

Back

To sneak goods in or out.

Front

What does boycott mean?

Back

To refuse to buy goods

Front

What slogan did the colonists use as a protest?

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No taxation without representation

Front

Why did Britain pass taxes in the colonies?

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To pay French and Indian War debt

Front

These acts placed a tax only on imported goods like paper, glass, tea, and lead.

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The Townshend Acts

Front

The Sugar Act was a tax on sugar and _______

Back

molasses

Front

What was the Writs of Assistance?

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A document allowing British officials to search any home, ship, or business for smuggled goods.

Front

This Act of Parliament stated that they had the right to tax and make decisions for colonists "in all cases".

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Declaratory Act