Quiz #1: Tensions Grow

Why did the colonists argue that the Sugar Act was unfair?

• It was imposed by a British parliament without elected representation

• It increased the tax on imported molasses

• It restricted the export of certain items

• It benefited the British victory in the French and Indian War

The Sugar Act was a tax on sugar and _______

• molasses

• tea

• clothes

The French and Indian War was very _______________ for the British.

• cheap

• expensive

• long

Who did the King feel should pay for the war?

• British

• colonists

• Spain

The Colonists were happy about paying the tax.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What else did the Sugar act make ILLEGAL?

• yelling at the British troops

• calling your mom

• trading with non-British people

• selling Tea

What famous phrase did the colonists come up with?

• Ain't nobody got time for that

• No Taxation without Representation

• Free the people

• British people SMELL

In what YEAR was the Sugar Act passed?

• 2018

• 1670

• 1764

The Stamp Act taxed all ________ goods.

• paper

• plastic

• pollution

What did the Quartering Act say?

• British Soldiers could search your house without a cause to

• Colonists had to pay a tax on thier houses

• Colonists had to allow British Soldiers to stay in their homes

• British Soldiers could seize any house they wanted