Colonial Reactions to British Taxation

The video tutorial by Miss Burke covers the causes and events leading to the American Revolution. It begins with an introduction and safety guidelines, followed by a discussion on the tensions between Britain and the American colonies due to the French and Indian War. The video explains the taxation issues, including the Stamp Act and the concept of 'no taxation without representation.' It highlights the colonists' actions, such as protests and boycotts, against British taxes. The tutorial concludes with a vocabulary review.

What city is Miss Burke filming from?

• Washington D.C.

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York

What was one of the main reasons Great Britain decided to tax the American colonists?

• To fund a new war

• To support the King’s lifestyle

• To pay off debt from the French and Indian War

• To build new colonies

What was the Stamp Act?

• A tax on tea

• A tax on paper products

• A tax on land

• A tax on imported goods

Why did the colonists oppose the Stamp Act?

• It was too expensive

• They had no representation in Parliament

• It was only applied to the wealthy

• It was a temporary measure

Who was Patrick Henry?

• A British soldier

• A Boston merchant

• A colonial lawyer

• A member of Parliament

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act Congress?

• To draft a new tax law

• To organize a protest

• To request the repeal of the Stamp Act

• To declare independence

What were the Townshend Acts?

• A military draft

• A set of laws granting independence

• A peace treaty

• A series of laws taxing imported goods

How did the colonists respond to the Townshend Acts?

• By paying the taxes

• By boycotting British goods

• By moving to Canada

• By writing to the King

What was the result of the colonial boycotts against the Townshend Acts?

• All taxes were repealed

• Only the tax on tea remained

• The colonies gained independence

• The British increased taxes

What was the main reason for the colonial protests against British taxes?

• High cost of goods

• Lack of representation in Parliament

• Desire for independence

• Support for the French