The Sugar and Stamp Act

What was the Sugar Act?

• A law that taxed newspapers and legal documents

• A law that repealed the Stamp Act

• A law that put a tax on sugar, molasses, and other goods

• A law that granted representation to the colonies

Which items were taxed under the Stamp Act?

• Clothing and textiles

• Tea and coffee

• Sugar and molasses

• Newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards

Why were the colonists angry about the tax laws?

• They had no say in making the tax laws

• They believed the taxes were too low

• They were given representation in Parliament

• They wanted to pay more taxes

How did the colonists protest against the tax laws?

• By paying the taxes willingly

• By refusing to buy British goods, holding rallies, and forming groups like the Sons of Liberty

• By sending gifts to the British Parliament

• By moving back to Britain

What happened after the Stamp Act was repealed?

• Britain stopped taxing the colonies

• The colonies gained independence immediately

• Britain passed more tax laws, leading to tensions

• The colonists were satisfied and stopped protesting