Stamp Act

Why did the colonists become discontent with British rule?

• They wanted more British goods

• They were taxed heavily without representation

• They enjoyed the British military presence

• They were receiving too much support from Britain

What was the purpose of the Sugar Act of 1764?

• To increase taxes on all goods

• To curb smuggling and encourage British purchases

• To eliminate all taxes on sugar

• To create a new currency for the colonies

What phrase did James Otis famously use to express the colonists' frustration?

• "No taxation without representation is tyranny."

• "Liberty or death!"

• "Give me liberty or give me death!"

• "We the people!"

What did the Stamp Act tax?

• Only food and beverages

• All paper products

• Clothing and textiles

• Only legal documents

How did the colonists react to the Stamp Act?

• They supported it

• They protested violently

• They ignored it

• They created a petition

What happened to Andrew Oliver's home in Boston?

• It was protected by soldiers

• It was stormed and vandalized

• It was turned into a museum

• It became a gathering place for loyalists

How did the British government enforce the Stamp Act?

• By sending more troops to the colonies

• By using local law enforcement

What was the outcome of the protests against the Stamp Act?

• It was fully implemented without changes

• It led to the resignation of stamp distributors

• It resulted in more taxes

• It united the colonies in support of Britain

What were some methods of protest used by the colonists?

• Peaceful marches and petitions

• Writing letters to Parliament

• Tar and feathering British officials

• Organizing community events

What did the colonial leaders seek in response to the protests?

• More violent actions

• Organization and respectability

• Complete independence immediately

• Help from other nations