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What fundamental principle did the colonists believe was violated by both the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act?
What fundamental principle did the colonists believe was violated by both the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act?
- The right to maintain a standing army without British interference.
- The right to trade freely with all nations, bypassing British trade restrictions.
- The right to manufacture their own goods without British oversight.
- The right to representation in the British government when being taxed. (correct)
Which action taken by the colonists proved most effective in persuading Britain to repeal the Stamp Act in 1766?
Which action taken by the colonists proved most effective in persuading Britain to repeal the Stamp Act in 1766?
- Launching armed attacks on British tax collectors and government buildings.
- Forming committees of correspondence to directly negotiate with the British Parliament.
- Organizing boycotts of British goods, significantly impacting British merchants. (correct)
- Filing legal challenges in British courts arguing the Stamp Act was unconstitutional.
How did the Stamp Act differ from the Sugar Act in terms of its impact on the colonists?
How did the Stamp Act differ from the Sugar Act in terms of its impact on the colonists?
- The Stamp Act was supported by the colonists, while the Sugar Act was widely opposed.
- The Stamp Act affected a wider range of colonists because it taxed more commonly used items. (correct)
- The Stamp Act primarily targeted merchants, while the Sugar Act affected all colonists equally.
- The Stamp Act generated more revenue for the British government than the Sugar Act.
In what way did the Sugar Act and Stamp Act contribute to the growing tensions that eventually led to the American Revolution?
In what way did the Sugar Act and Stamp Act contribute to the growing tensions that eventually led to the American Revolution?
What was the primary financial motivation behind the British government's decision to implement acts such as the Sugar Act and Stamp Act?
What was the primary financial motivation behind the British government's decision to implement acts such as the Sugar Act and Stamp Act?
Flashcards
Sugar Act
Sugar Act
British law taxing sugar, molasses, and other goods shipped to the colonies in 1764.
Stamp Act
Stamp Act
British law requiring colonists to buy stamps for newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards in 1765.
No taxation without representation
No taxation without representation
The idea that it was unfair to be taxed by the British government without having a representative to speak for them.
Sons of Liberty
Sons of Liberty
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American Revolution
American Revolution
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Study Notes
- In the 1700s, the British government controlled the American colonies.
- Britain introduced new tax laws to cover the expenses of war and colonial administration.
- The Sugar Act and the Stamp Act were two such laws.
Sugar Act (1764)
- The Sugar Act was enacted in 1764.
- It imposed a tax on sugar, molasses, and other goods imported into the colonies.
- The British government intended for this tax to assist in funding the soldiers stationed to protect the colonies.
- Colonists opposed the Sugar Act because they lacked representation in the British government.
- They considered taxation without representation to be unjust.
Stamp Act (1765)
- The Stamp Act was enacted in 1765.
- Colonists were required to buy special stamps for various items, including newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards.
- Each purchase of these items incurred an additional tax for the stamp.
- The colonists were very angry about this law.
- Colonists protested, boycotted British goods, and established groups like the Sons of Liberty to resist the tax.
- In 1766, Britain repealed the Stamp Act due to colonial protests.
- Subsequent taxes and laws heightened tensions which eventually resulted in the American Revolution.
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The Sugar Act and Stamp Act were introduced by the British government in the American colonies in the 1700s. Colonists were required to pay taxes on imported goods like sugar and stamps for various items. The colonists were unhappy about the new laws and protested.
