Sugar and Stamp Act

What was the purpose of the Sugar Act?

• To increase the tax on imported molasses

• To lower the tax on imported molasses

• To restrict the import of molasses

• To impose new taxes on tea

What impact did the Sugar Act have on trade with other countries?

• It increased trade with other countries

• It had no impact on trade

• It cut off trade with other countries

• It improved trade with England

Why did the colonists argue that the Sugar Act was unfair?

• It was imposed by a British parliament without elected representation

• It increased the tax on imported molasses

• It restricted the export of certain items

• It benefited the British victory in the French and Indian War

What items were taxed under the Stamp Act?

• Legal documents, wills, and diplomas

• Newspapers, almanacs, and playing cards

• Commercial and legal piece of paper

• All of the above

Why did the colonists boycott certain items taxed by the Stamp Act?

• To show their support for the British

• To protest against the French and Indian War

• To demand elected representation in passing new taxes

• To increase trade with other countries

What was the name of the petition sent to King George and Parliament to end the Stamp Act?

• Declaration of Rights and Grievance

• Declaration of Independence

• Declaration of Unity

• Declaration of Victory

Why did the British eventually repeal the Stamp Act?

• The colonists paid their share of the debt

• The boycotts and enforcement costs were too expensive

• The British realized the act was unfair

• The colonists won the American Revolution

What did the colonists believe after the repeal of the Stamp Act?

• They could overcome any new laws passed by the British

• They should pay more taxes to support the British

• They should boycott all British goods

• They should declare independence from Britain

What was the debt that remained after the French and Indian War?

• 140 million pounds

• 100 million pounds

• 50 million pounds

• 200 million pounds

What did the tensions over taxes and representation eventually lead to?

• The French and Indian War

• The Sugar Act

• The Stamp Act

• The American Revolution