Sons of Liberty, Stamp Act, and Resistance

Who organized the Sons of Liberty?

• George Washington

• Samuel Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Where did the Sons of Liberty start?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Charleston

Why might resistance have been worse in the North (Boston) rather than the South?

• The North had more loyalists.

• The North had a larger population of tax collectors.

• The North had a larger population than the South.

• The North had a stronger tradition of self-governance and resistance. They also had more ports and trading industry.

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.

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