Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre, and Boston Tea Party

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What was the Stamp Act?

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a tax on paper, stamps, and documents that the American colonists had to pay

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Why did the British put the Stamp Act in place?

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They thought the American colonists should help pay for the French and Indian war.

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Why were the American colonists upset?

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They did not get to help make decisions and laws.

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Which of the following was NOT something the American colonists did because the Stamp Act was passed? Refuse to pay the tax, Threaten the tax collectors, Burn paper in the streets, Boycott British products, Use whiteboards and iPads instead of paper

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Use whiteboards and iPads instead of paper

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What was the Stamp Act Congress?

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A meeting of people from all of the colonies to write a letter to Britain.

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Who were the Sons of Liberty?

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a group of American patriots who spoke out against British taxes

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Why did they repeal (or take away) the Stamp Act?

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The protests had begun to hurt business in Britain

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What law did they pass instead of the Stamp Act?

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The Declaratory Act

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What law did they pass instead of the Stamp Act?

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The Declaratory Act

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Why were the Townshend Acts made?

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The British wanted the colonies to pay for themselves.