Colonial Taxation and Reactions Flashcard

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What was the main purpose of the Stamp Act imposed by the British government on the American colonies?

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To raise money from the colonies by taxing paper goods such as newspapers, dice and letters.

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How did the colonists primarily react to the Stamp Act?

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They organized boycotts and protests

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What was the role of the Sons of Liberty in the American colonies?

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They organized resistance against British taxes and laws. They tarred and feathered the tax collectors.

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Explain how the Daughters of Liberty contributed to the colonial resistance against British taxes.

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They organized boycotts of British goods and made homemade products.

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What was the significance of the Proclamation of 1763 for the American colonies?

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It restricted colonial expansion westward to prevent conflicts with Native Americans.

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What was the main reason for the implementation of the Quartering Act by the British government?

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To provide housing for British soldiers in the colonies

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How did the Sugar Act affect the economy of the American colonies?

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It increased the cost of imported sugar and molasses, hurting colonial merchants.

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What was the impact of the Townshend Acts on the relationship between the American colonies and Britain?

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They led to increased tensions and contributed to the American Revolution

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The Townsend Act was a tax on what items?

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Glass, paint, lead and tea.