Trouble with Taxes Exit Ticket

The British government began taxing the American colonies to help pay back the money spent on winning the _____ & _____ War.

• French & Indian
• British & French
• American & British
• Dungeons & Dragons

List two items that were taxed under the Sugar Act.

Answer explanation

Sugar, coffee, and cloth were three items that were taxed by the Sugar Act.

The Stamp Act taxed all items that were made of _____.

• stamps
• tea
• cotton
• paper

True or False: The American colonists only protested peacefully against the Stamp Act.

• True
• False

What was the name of the group that secretly organized protests against the British government?

• Fathers & Sons of Liberty
• Sons & Daughters of Liberty
• Cats & Dogs of Liberty
• Mothers & Daughters of Liberty

American colonists came up with a saying to explain their anger about the British government's taxes: "No Taxation without __________."

• Superstition
• Exclamation
• Refrigeration
• Representation

Why were American colonists upset about the taxes?

Answer explanation

Americans were mostly upset because they were not allowed to either vote for or against these taxes. The British government just forced them to pay without asking their opinion.

What's one effect that geography had on the conflict between America and Britain?

• Britain was located in the same place as America, so it was easy to make sure American colonists were following the rules.
• Britain was separated from America by the Atlantic Ocean, so it was difficult to make sure American colonists were following the rules.

What do you predict will happen next in the relationship between America and Britain?

Do you think the Sons & Daughters of Liberty were justified in using both peaceful and violent protests against the British taxes? Explain your answer.