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What was the main reason the British government removed most taxes on imports?
What was the main reason the British government removed most taxes on imports?
- To finance the military
- To make the colonists happy (correct)
- To keep control over the colonies
- To encourage trade with other countries
The Tea Act allowed American tea companies to compete with the East India Company on equal footing.
The Tea Act allowed American tea companies to compete with the East India Company on equal footing.
False (B)
Who was the leader of the resistance that called for the protest against the Tea Act?
Who was the leader of the resistance that called for the protest against the Tea Act?
Samuel Adams
The event where colonists dumped tea into the harbor is known as the ______.
The event where colonists dumped tea into the harbor is known as the ______.
Match the following events with their significance:
Match the following events with their significance:
What was one reaction of the British government to the Boston Tea Party?
What was one reaction of the British government to the Boston Tea Party?
The Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16, 1775.
The Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16, 1775.
What was one major consequence of the events leading to the Boston Tea Party?
What was one major consequence of the events leading to the Boston Tea Party?
What was the purpose of the Sugar Act passed by the British Parliament in 1764?
What was the purpose of the Sugar Act passed by the British Parliament in 1764?
The Stamp Act required colonists to pay taxes for legal documents and newspapers.
The Stamp Act required colonists to pay taxes for legal documents and newspapers.
What organization was formed in 1765 that aimed to promote liberty among colonists?
What organization was formed in 1765 that aimed to promote liberty among colonists?
The _____ Act stated that colonists had to provide food and shelter for British troops.
The _____ Act stated that colonists had to provide food and shelter for British troops.
Match the following acts with their descriptions:
Match the following acts with their descriptions:
What action did the Stamp Act Congress agree upon in 1765?
What action did the Stamp Act Congress agree upon in 1765?
Colonists agreed to all new taxes imposed by Great Britain without protest.
Colonists agreed to all new taxes imposed by Great Britain without protest.
What was the year when tensions erupted into the Boston Massacre?
What was the year when tensions erupted into the Boston Massacre?
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Revolutionary War
- British colonies in America began self-governing but faced increasing control from Great Britain.
- The British Parliament aimed to raise funds through taxing goods shipped to the colonies.
Key Acts and Reactions
- In 1764, the Sugar Act was enacted, increasing the tax on sugar.
- In 1765, the Stamp Act required colonists to pay taxes on newspapers, marriage licenses, and legal documents.
- Colonists viewed these taxes as illegal and unfair, leading to protests.
- The Quartering Act in 1765 mandated colonists to house and feed British troops, further escalating discontent.
Formation of Organizations
- The Stamp Act Congress met in New York in 1765, uniting representatives from various colonies to boycott British goods until the repeal of the Stamp Act.
- The Sons of Liberty, formed in 1765, was a secret organization advocating for colonial liberty.
Major Incidents
- The Boston Massacre occurred in 1770, where British troops fired on an unarmed crowd, resulting in five colonists dead and six injured, heightening tensions.
- To mend relations, the British government removed most taxes on imports but retained a tea tax.
The Boston Tea Party
- In 1773, the Tea Act was introduced to assist the financially struggling East India Company by allowing it to sell tea in America at lower prices.
- Colonists feared this would undermine American tea businesses, igniting resistance.
- On December 16, 1773, Samuel Adams led a protest where men dumped East India Company's tea into Boston Harbor, an event called the Boston Tea Party.
British Response
- The British retaliated with the Intolerable Acts in 1774, closing Boston's port and crippling its economy.
- Other colonies, notably Maryland, provided support to Boston by sending food and supplies.
Consequences
- Widespread resentment towards Britain grew as colonists felt detached from a government that was unresponsive to their needs.
- These events fostered unity among the colonists, despite their diverse backgrounds and geographical dispersion.
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