Colonial Protest

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Why were British citizens in the 1760s okay with paying taxes?

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They believed it was necessary to support the British Empire and they had representation in Parliament.

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Why did many American colonists feel like they shouldn't have to pay British taxes?

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Many American colonists felt they shouldn't have to pay British taxes because they had no representation in Parliament.

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Why did British Prime Minister George Grenville want to raise taxes on the colonists after taking office?

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To help pay off Britain's debt and cover military expenses.

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How did the Stamp Act work?

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The Stamp Act required colonists to pay a tax on printed materials (legal documents, newspapers, etc).

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Why was the Stamp Act repealed?

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The Stamp Act was repealed because English merchants pressured Parliament to cancel the law.

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What was the Quartering Act?

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The Quartering Act required colonists to house and supply British soldiers.

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Besides taxing goods like glass, paper, paint and tea, what else did the Townshend Acts do?

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Allowed British officials to search colonists homes, businesses, and ships for smuggled goods

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What were the Non-Importation Agreements?

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Pacts signed by colonial merchants promising not to sell British goods