No Taxation Without Representation Flashcard

Front

What was the main reason colonists resorted to smuggling?

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Taxes

Front

The __________ act lowered tax on molasses because Britain hoped that colonists would stop smuggling.

Back

Sugar act

Front

This act placed a tax on all paper goods including playing cards.

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Stamp Act

Front

Who did the colonists believe could tax them?

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Their own assemblies

Front

________ started the Sons of Liberty.

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Sam Adams, Samuel Adams, sam adams, samuel adams

Front

Which act taxed on only imported goods such as: tea, paper and glass?

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Townshend Act

Front

A mocking figure representing an unpopular individual is an _________.

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effigy

Front

A _____________ is a court document allowing customs officers to enter any location to search for smuggled goods.

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writ of assistance

Front

To ___________ is to refuse to buy items in order to show disapproval or force acceptance of one's terms.

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boycott

Front

To cancel an act or a law is to ______________.

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repeal