Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Act, & Declaratory Act

The French and Indian War was very _______________ for the British.

• cheap

• expensive

• long

The Colonists were happy about paying the tax.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Stamp Act taxed all ________ goods.

• paper

• plastic

• pollution

Why did the British government decide to tax the colonies?

• A. To pay for a new palace for King George

• B. To pay for a war against Spain

• C. To pay for the French and Indian War

• D. To pay for improvements in the city of London

Why did the American colonists protest against the Sugar Act?

• A. Because they the colonists did not have money

• B. Because they already paid high taxes

• C. Because they were being taxed without discussing the Sugar act in the Parliament

• D. None of the above.

How did the colonists protest against the Stamp Act?

• A. They refused to pay the tax

• B. They boycotted British goods

• C. They burned the stamped paper in the streets

• D. None of the above

What was the meeting of delegates from the colonies to discuss the Stamp Act called?

• A. Stamp Act Convention

• B. Congress Against Taxes

• C. Continental Congress

• D. Stamp Act Congress

What was the purpose of the Townshend Acts?

• To promote trade between the American colonies and Great Britain.

• To establish a system of self-governance in the American colonies.

• To provide financial support for the British military in the American colonies.

• To impose taxes on imported goods in the American colonies.

How did the colonial response to the Townshend Acts?

• formed alliances with British merchants to increase trade

• accepted the Townshend Acts and complied with British demands

• petitioned the British government for more taxes

• organized boycotts and protests against British goods

How did taxation work under the Townshend Acts?

• Taxes were levied on land and property owners.

• Duties were imposed on imported goods and collected at the ports.

• Taxation was based on income and wealth.

• The Townshend Acts did not involve any taxation.