Stamp act + boston massacre

What message are the colonists trying to send to the British?

• He is a tax collector and the colonists do not want to pay taxes.

• The colonists believe he is a witch

What was the Sugar Act of 1764?

• A law that made salt cheaper in the U.S

• A law that added a tax on foreign sugar.

What was the Stamp Act of 1765?

• A law that made paper items free.

• A law that placed taxes on paper items.

How did many colonists react to the Stamp Act?

• Many reacted negatively. They believed the Stamp Act took away their freedom.

• Many reacted positively. Many colonists loved paying taxes.

What do you see?

• A young woman.

• An old woman.

• a tiger

• none of the above

In this image who is being blamed for the Boston massacre?

• The British soldiers.

• The colonists.

In this image who is being blamed for the Boston massacre?

• The British soldiers.

• The colonists.