Stamp Act DBQ

What was the main purpose of the Stamp Act Congress held in New York in October 1765?

• To declare their opposition to the Stamp Act

• To celebrate British rule

• To elect a new governor

• To create a new tax

What does the word "grievance" mean as used in the Declaration of Rights and Grievances?

• A complaint or objection

• A celebration

• A law

• A reward

What was the Stamp Act Congress?

• A meeting of colonial delegates to protest the Stamp Act

• A British celebration

• A French assembly

• A royal wedding

What did the colonists demand in response to the Stamp Act?

• Representation in Parliament

• More taxes

• British soldiers

• French goods

Why did the colonists believe the Stamp Act was unconstitutional?

• They were taxed without their consent

• They disliked British food

• They wanted to be British citizens

• They wanted to travel to England

What was the main objective of the colonists in the House of Commons debate according to Document B?

• To ensure taxes would not be levied without representation

• To declare independence from Britain

• To support the Stamp Act

• To increase trade with Britain

Who gave the speech in Document C?

• Patrick Henry

• George Grenville

• King George III

• Thomas Jefferson

What did Patrick Henry believe about laws made by representatives?

• They should only be made by representatives chosen by the people

• They should be made by the king

• They should be made by Parliament

• They should be made by soldiers

What did George Grenville say about the privileges of Englishmen for the colonists?

• They are not entitled to them if they do not pay taxes

• They always have them

• They do not want them

• They are more privileged than people in Britain

How did the British government justify the Stamp Act?

• By saying the colonies needed to help pay for their own defense

• By saying the colonies were independent

• By saying the king wanted it

• By saying it would help trade