Parliament and Protests Review

What did the Sugar Act tax?

• Molasses and Sugar

• Paper Goods

• Glass, Lead, and Paint

• Tea

Name one of the three goals of the Sugar Act.

How were those with contraband on their boats effected by the Sugar Act?

• Searched without reason, contraband was taken

• Let go unless their was overwhelming evidence

• They were told to turn around, they were not allowed to dock in the colonies

• Given a fair trial before any contraband was taken

What famous saying is James Otis credited with saying?

• Taxation without Representation is Tyranny!

• No taxation without representation!

• Give me Liberty or Give me death!

• If this be treason, let us make the most of it!

What did the Stamp Act tax?

• Paper Products

• Tea

• Sugar

• Lead, Paint, and Glass

How did the colonists react to the Stamp Act?

• Boycotts, tar and feathering

• Nothing

• Boston Massacre

• Asked the King to change the law

Where did the Stamp Act Congress meet?

• New York City

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Albany

What did the Stamp Act Congress do?

• Created the Declaration of Rights and Grievances

• Created the Declaration of Independence

• Introduced the Albany Plan

• Made plans for the Continental Congress

What are natural rights?

• Life

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Right to Drive

• Right to go to School

What act was put in place after the Stamp Act was repealed?

• Declaratory Act

• Sugar Act

• Townshend Acts

• Tea Act