American History

Front

What did colonists do to resist taxes from England?

Back

Colonists either ignored or protested against the taxes.

Front

Who was the Prime Minister in 1765 that began to enforce laws?

Back

George Grenville.

Front

What was the Sugar Act?

Back

A tax on sugar and molasses.

Front

What was the Quartering Act?

Back

It required colonists to house British soldiers in their homes.

Front

What did the Stamp Act require?

Back

It required colonists to pay a tax on printed materials.

Front

What is a tax?

Back

A fee paid to the government for public services.

Front

Why did colonists protest against British taxes?

Back

They believed it was unfair to be taxed without representation.

Front

What does 'no taxation without representation' mean?

Back

Colonists should not be taxed by a government in which they had no voice.

Front

What was the Boston Tea Party?

Back

A protest where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

Front

What is a boycott?

Back

Refusing to buy goods or services as a form of protest.