"King George What Was His Problem?" Ch.1-2

Front

What war had the British recently fought in America?

Back

The French and Indian War

Front

What plan did the British have for paying down the debt from the war? Options: The Tea Act, The Stamp Act, The Sugar Act, The Quartering Act

Back

The Stamp Act

Front

Who led the effort to frighten the tax agents into quitting their jobs?

Back

Samuel Adams

Front

What was the Townshend Act?

Back

A tax on imported goods.

Front

How did the colonists protest taxes?

Back

They refused to buy British goods and smuggled goods into the colonies.

Front

What name did Samuel Adams give to the violence that caused the death of Crispus Attucks and five others in Boston?

Back

The Boston Massacre

Front

After the Townshend Act was repealed, what was the only item on which the British levied a tax on the Americans?

Back

Tea

Front

On December 16, 1773, what act of rebellion against Britain occurred?

Back

The Boston Tea Party

Front

What does "pay the fiddler" mean?

Back

To face the consequences of your action

Front

What name did the Americans give to the laws that were passed to punish Bostonians?

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The Intolerable Acts