Stamp Act

In 1765 the British government was in need of money because.....

• the French and Indian War had been expensive

• the British businesses didn't make enough money

• the government was just getting started

What is a tax?

• Money that people give away to charity

• Money that the government gives to the people

• Money earned that is required to go to the government

The Stamp Act required colonists to pay a tax on...

• wood

• metal products

• legal documents and printed papers

Some examples of items colonists had to pay taxes on because of the Stamp Act were...

• Lead, paper, paint, tea, and glass

• bread and tea

• Newspapers, contracts, pamphlets, court documents, and play cards

How did many colonists react to the Stamp Act?

• They were very happy. They organized parties to celebrate

• They were very angry. They organized parades to protest and attacked British tax collectors

• They were angry about it, but did nothing.

What does the term "no taxation without representation" mean?

• Colonists thought they shouldn't be taxed because they weren't represented in Parliament

• Colonists thought that everyone should be taxed except themselves

• Colonists thought they were being picked on.

When colonists became angry with taxes, they often boycotted the goods that the taxes were on. What do you think boycotted means?

• Protesting out in the streets

• Putting a boy on a cot

• Deciding not to buy or pay for a certain thing as a way of protesting

What were the members of the Stamp Act Congress trying to do?

• Form a united front against Great Britain; support boycotts and ask King George III to repeal, or take away, the Stamp Act

• Pass new laws banning King George from visiting the colonies

• Separate from Great Britain and start a new country

Why were females important in making boycotts successful?

• They made goods at home instead of purchasing them.

• They often did the shopping and made decisions about what goods to buy for their home.

• They were able to influence their husbands and fathers with decisions about purchasing goods.

• All of the above.

What happened to the Stamp Act?

• the British government repealed it (took it away)

• It became a permanent law in this country.

• It lasted for many years but eventually was no longer a law.