The Sugar Act

In what year did the British Parliament pass the Sugar Act?

• 1764

• 1776

• 1754

• 1783

What was the main purpose of the Sugar Act according to the passage?

• To increase trade between the colonies and Britain

• To raise revenue for the British government

• To reduce the consumption of sugar in the colonies

• To promote the production of sugar in the colonies

How much were the colonists taxed per pound of sugar under the Sugar Act?

• 3 pence

• 1 shilling

• 5 pence

• 2 pence

The colonists were more upset about the Sugar Act beyond the tax itself because:

• It was the first tax imposed by the British.

• It affected the price of sugar significantly.

• It was enforced without their consent.

• It was a temporary measure.

What phrase became popular among the colonists in response to the Sugar Act?

• No taxation without representation

• Give me liberty, or give me death

• We hold these truths to be self-evident

• The British are coming