Stamp Act Quiz

The Stamp Act of 1765 included taxes on which of the following?

• Legal documents

• Electronic devices

• Vehicles

• Clothing

Under the Stamp Act, which of these items was taxed?

• Dice and playing cards

• Furniture

• Jewelry

• Livestock

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

• To tax printed materials

• To promote education

• To build infrastructure

• To fund scientific research.

Which of the following was a direct result of the Stamp Act?

• Increased taxes on food

• Taxation of printed materials

• Ban on newspapers

• Free distribution of pamphlets.

Civil disobedience can be characterized by which of the following actions?

• Obeying all laws

• Violent and non-violent acts of refusal

• Ignoring government commands

• Supporting government policies.

Which event was a direct result of the taxation policies of Great Britain?

• Boston Tea Party

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

• American Civil War

• Louisiana Purchase

Who organized the protest group called the Sons of Liberty?

• George Washington

• Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Which of the following actions were taken by the Sons of Liberty?

• They built schools

• They attacked symbols of British authority

• They planted trees

• They wrote books

Who were the most influential segments of colonial society that united in opposition to the Stamp Act?

• Farmers and blacksmiths

• Lawyers, publishers, land owners, ship builders, and merchants

• Teachers and students

• Soldiers and sailors

What action did the Stamp Act Congress decide to take against British goods?

• Import more goods

• Boycott all British goods

• Reduce prices

• Increase taxes