Stamp Act Video

What was a primary reason for the British Parliament to introduce new taxes on the American colonies after the Seven Years' War?

• To fund new colonial expansion into French territories.

• To repay debts incurred from expanding the empire and maintaining new territories.

• To punish the colonies for their lack of support during the war.

• To establish a new trade route with indigenous tribes.

Which of the following items was NOT mentioned as requiring an official stamp under the new law?

• Legal documents

• Newspapers

• Playing cards

• Clothing

What phrase did Patrick Henry use to denounce the Stamp Act in Virginia?

• Give me liberty or give me death!

• Taxation without representation!

• United we stand, divided we fall!

• Liberty and justice for all!

In Boston, what significant act of protest did a mob carry out against a colonial official?

• They organized a public debate with the official.

• They destroyed the mansion of Lieutenant Governor Thomas Hutchinson.

• They sent a formal letter of complaint to the official.

• They peacefully picketed outside the official's residence.