Chapter 1:Bills to Pay CkLA American Revolution 4th Grade Unit 7

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What was the Stamp Act?

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A law passed by the British Parliament in 1765 that taxed the colonists on printed materials.

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Why did colonists oppose the Stamp Act?

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They believed they had no representation in Parliament, which meant they should not be taxed.

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Who introduced the Stamp Act?

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George Grenville, the Prime Minister of Great Britain.

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What did the Stamp Act tax?

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It taxed all printed materials, including newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards.

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What was one way colonists protested the Stamp Act?

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By holding protest meetings and forming groups like the Sons of Liberty.

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What was the outcome of the fall of Montreal in 1760?

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It marked the end of large battles between the French and British in North America.

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What did 'no taxation without representation' mean?

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Colonists believed they should not be taxed by a government in which they had no elected representatives.

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What was the significance of the Stamp Act Congress?

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It was a meeting of representatives from the colonies to organize opposition to the Stamp Act.

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What was one effect of the Stamp Act on colonial unity?

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It helped unite the colonies against British taxation policies.

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What did the British government hope to achieve with the Stamp Act?

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They aimed to raise revenue to pay off debts from the French and Indian War.