Sons of Liberty, Stamp Act, and Resistance

What did the Sons of Liberty do to show their opinion of the acts?

• They wrote letters to Parliament.

• They organized peaceful protests.

• They used intimidation or destruction of property.

• They held town hall meetings.

How did the colonial merchants avoid paying the Sugar Tax?

• not using them

• smuggling goods into the country

• made their own sugar

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

• To reduce the cost of paper products.

• To increase revenues for the British government.

• To promote trade between the colonies and Britain.

• To encourage the use of British paper products.

Which of the following was NOT taxed under the Stamp Act?

• Official documents used in courts

• Newspapers

• Tea

• Diplomas

What did the Stamp Act require for certain documents?

• They had to be signed by a British official.

• They had to be printed on paper carrying an official stamp.

• They had to be written in English.

• They had to be approved by the colonial governor.

Who was the Prime Minister responsible for preparing the new tax for the colonies?

• William Pitt

• Lord North

• George Grenville

• Charles Townshend

What year did Parliament agree to start the Stamp Act?

• 1763

• 1764

• 1765

• 1766

Which group was most directly affected by the Stamp Act?

• Farmers

• Merchants

• Lawyers and legal professionals

• Shipbuilders

What was a common method used by the Sons of Liberty against tax collectors?

• Boycotting British goods

• Tar and feathering

• Writing petitions

• Holding debates

What was the main reason Parliament found it difficult to hire tax collectors?

• Lack of qualified candidates

• High salary demands

• Intimidation and attacks by the Sons of Liberty

• Poor working conditions