Understanding the Stamp Act

What was the main reason the British government imposed new taxes on the colonists after the war?

• To build new schools in the colonies

• To pay back the money borrowed for the war

• To encourage colonists to use less paper

• To support the French government

Which of the following items was taxed under the Stamp Act?

• Tea

• Sugar

• Newspapers

• Wool

Why did the colonists think the Stamp Act was unfair?

• They wanted to pay more taxes

• They had no representation in the British government

• They preferred to pay taxes on tea

• They thought the stamps were too colorful

What was the purpose of the money raised from the Stamp Act?

• To fund the construction of new roads in Britain

• To protect the colonies and newly acquired land

• To buy more stamps for the colonists

• To support the French and their Native American allies

How did the Stamp Act affect printed materials?

• It made them cheaper

• It required them to have a stamp

• It banned them from being sold

• It made them more colorful

What was one of the reasons the British government felt the colonists should pay taxes?

• The colonists had borrowed money from the French

• The colonists were protected during the war

• The colonists wanted to support the British army

• The colonists had more money than the British

Which group was primarily responsible for making decisions about taxes like the Stamp Act?

• The French government

• The British government

• The Native American tribes

• The colonial assemblies

What was the reaction of many colonists to the Stamp Act?

• They were happy to pay the tax

• They were upset and thought it was unfair

• They ignored the tax completely

• They celebrated with a festival

What type of stamp was required by the Stamp Act?

• Gummed stamps

• Imprinted or embossed stamps

• Digital stamps

• Colorful stickers

What year was the Stamp Act proposed by King George III and his government?

• 1755

• 1765

• 1775

• 1785