SS Ch5 L1 Texas Social Studies 5th

Who was the king of Great Britain during the time of the Stamp Act?

• King Henry VIII

• King George III

• King Charles II

• King Edward I

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act passed in 1765?

• To reduce taxes on imported goods

• To place a tax on paper products in the colonies

• To abolish all taxes

• To increase trade with France

What did colonists have to buy when they purchased paper products under the Stamp Act?

• A license

• A stamp

• A permit

• A certificate

Why did the colonists complain about the Stamp Act?

• They wanted more stamps.

• They had no representatives in Parliament.

• They liked paying taxes.

• They wanted to support Great Britain.

What does the term "repeal" mean in the context of the Stamp Act?

• To enforce

• To cancel

• To ignore

• To increase

What did the colonists do in response to the new tariffs?

• Supported the taxes

• Boycotted many of the taxed items

• Paid the taxes happily

• Ignored the taxes

Who were some of the leaders that spoke out about colonists' rights?

• King George III and Charles Townshend

• Samuel Adams and James Otis

• French and Spanish leaders

• British merchants

What was the reaction of the colonists to the presence of British troops in Boston?

• They were still angry

• They welcomed them

• They ignored them

• They celebrated

What did the British government do in response to the boycotts?

• Sent warships and troops

• Lowered taxes

• Ignored the boycotts

• Negotiated with colonists

What continued to happen despite the repeal of the Townshend Acts?

• Trouble got worse

• Peace was achieved

• Trade flourished

• Colonists celebrated