American Revolution Flashcard

Front

Which of the following was taxed during the Stamp Act? Options: Tea, Cloth, Playing Cards, Hats

Back

Playing Cards

Front

Why did the King of England start to tax the colonists?

Back

He needed money to pay off debt from the French and Indian War.

Front

Which slogan was commonly used by colonists to show their feelings about the taxes they were being charged?

Back

No taxation without representation!

Front

What did the Stamp Act tax?

Back

Paper goods

Front

Which act taxed items, such as glass, paper, lead, and tea?

Back

Townshend Act

Front

This protest against the Tea Act was described by throwing tea into the harbor:

Back

Boston Tea Party

Front

Why did the Sons of Liberty dress up as Native Americans and dump tea in the Boston Harbor?

Back

To fight back against taxes on tea, paper goods, and other items

Front

What was the punishment for the Boston Tea Party? Options: Townshend Acts, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, Lexington and Concord

Back

Intolerable Acts

Front

What was the purpose of the Intolerable Acts?

Back

To punish Massachusetts colony for the Boston Tea Party

Front

Which monarch (King/Queen) ruled Great Britain during the 1770's?

Back

King George the 3rd