Road to Independence

The King of England taxed the colonists because:

• He wanted to make sure they didn’t have too much money.

• He wanted them to respect him.

• He needed money to pay the debt from the French and Indian War.

Colonists believed they had ________ that were being threatened with these acts.

• Natural rights

• Debts

• Secrets

What is a Patriot?

• A King

• Colonist who supported the fight for independence

• Colonist who support Great Britain

What is a Loyalist?

• A King

• Colonist who supported the fight for independence

• Colonist who support Great Britain

What is a Patriot?

• A King

• Colonist who supported the fight for independence

• Colonist who support Great Britain

Who formed the Sons of Liberty?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• The King

What was the Stamp Act (March 1765)?

• Tax on transportation

• Tax on tea

• Tax on all printed papers

What does the saying “No taxation without representation” mean?

• Colonists should not be taxed without having a say in the laws

• Colonists should travel to England to pay taxes

• Colonists wanted the King to come visit

How did the Sons of Liberty respond to the Stamp Act?

• They dumped tea into the harbor

• They attacked Stamp Agents by burning their houses

• They paid the taxes but weren’t happy

How did colonists respond to the Stamp Act?

• Paid the tax

• Moved

• Boycott (refused to by products)