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

What was the Stamp Act?

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

• a tax on tea, glass, and lead that the American colonists had to pay

• a whole bunch of people stamping their feet

Why did the British put the Stamp Act in place?

• They thought the American colonists were rich.

• They thought the American colonists were buying too much paper.

• They thought the American colonists should help pay for the

  French and Indian war.

Why were the American colonists upset?

• They did not get to help make decisions and laws.

• They thought the king was trying to hurt them.

• They didn't like PB&J sandwiches.

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

What was the Stamp Act Congress?

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

• A meeting of people to stomp their feet

• A meeting of people to burn paper

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

• a group of people who made the Statue of Liberty

• a group of American patriots who spoke out against British taxes

• a group of people who played games together

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

• The protests had begun to hurt business in Britain

• The British were afraid of war

• The British paid all of their debts from the war

What law did they pass instead of the Stamp Act?

• The Paper Act

• The Tea Act

• The Declaratory Act

What law did they pass instead of the Stamp Act?

• The Paper Act

• The Tea Act

• The Declaratory Act

Why were the Townshend Acts made?

• The British were greedy.

• The British wanted the colonies to pay for themselves.

• The British wanted to be mean.