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- 1 Which act taxed most printed materials and ignored the colonial tradition of self government?
- 2 What was the dramatic act of defiance that some colonists celebrated?
- 3 How did Colonist respond to the Tea Act?
- 4 Why was the Stamp Act bad for the colonists?
- 5 Which right’s would the colonists believe the writs of assistance violated?
- 6 How did the writs of assistance affect the colonists?
- 7 Which is Act ignored the colonial tradition of self government?
- 8 How did the government work in the colonies?
Which act taxed most printed materials and ignored the colonial tradition of self government?
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act In 1765 Parliament passed another law in an effort to raise money. This law, the Stamp Act, placed a tax on almost all printed material in the colonies—everything from newspapers and pamphlets to wills and playing cards.
What was the dramatic act of defiance that some colonists celebrated?
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| Twenty colonists were killed during the Boston Massacre. | False |
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| Some colonists celebrated the dramatic act of defiance known as the | Boston Tea Party |
| The colonial name for laws that banned town meetings in Massachusetts was | the Intolerable Acts |
| participant in Boston Tea Party | Samuel Adams |
What did the writs of assistance enabled British customs officers to search?
Parliament gave British customs officers writs of assistance, which allowed them to search almost anywhere for smuggled items.
Which act gave the British Parliament the right to tax and make decisions for the colonies in all cases?
CHAPTER 5 HISTORY TEST REVIEW — FLASH CARDS, MATCH GAME, CONCENTRATION, ETC.
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| Declaratory Act | Which act gave the British Parliament the right to tax and make decisions for the colonies “in all cases whatsoever?” |
| John Adams | George Washington was chosen commander of the Continental Army upon the recommendation of who? |
How did Colonist respond to the Tea Act?
The colonists had never accepted the constitutionality of the duty on tea, and the Tea Act rekindled their opposition to it. Their resistance culminated in the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773, in which colonists boarded East India Company ships and dumped their loads of tea overboard.
Why was the Stamp Act bad for the colonists?
The Stamp Act was very unpopular among colonists. A majority considered it a violation of their rights as Englishmen to be taxed without their consent—consent that only the colonial legislatures could grant. Their slogan was “No taxation without representation”.
Why were the colonists so angry over these taxes?
The King and Parliament believed they had the right to tax the colonies. Many colonists felt that they should not pay these taxes, because they were passed in England by Parliament, not by their own colonial governments. They protested, saying that these taxes violated their rights as British citizens.
Why were colonists angry after the Tea Act?
American colonists were outraged over the tea tax. They believed the Tea Act was a tactic to gain colonial support for the tax already enforced. The direct sale of tea by agents of the British East India Company to the American colonies undercut the business of colonial merchants.
Which right’s would the colonists believe the writs of assistance violated?
The British government used the colonists to raise revenue by taxing them and putting a tax of sugar. They created the writs of assistance which allowed officers to enter any location to search for smuggled goods. This angered the colonists because it was violating the rights of their homes and privacy.
How did the writs of assistance affect the colonists?
A Writ of Assistance was a general search warrant used in English and American colonial history to address the issue of smuggling. The writ enabled custom officials to search any vessel or building that they suspected was carrying smuggled goods.
Why did the Declaratory Act anger the colonists?
The main reason behind these acts was that the British needed the money to pay off war debts incurred as a result of the French and Indian War, and Parliament thought that the colonists should assist in paying off these debts. However, the colonists were outraged by these acts.
What was the main reason American colonists considered the Stamp Act to be unfair?
What was the main reason American colonists considered the Stamp Act to be unfair? The Stamp Act was an example of taxation without representation. Which colonial leader argued that the Boston Massacre was a fight for American liberty?
Which is Act ignored the colonial tradition of self government?
Which act ignored the colonial tradition of self government Stamp act Good being imported The colonies were taxed by the Townshend acts Which act did the daughters of liberty protest Townshend acts In 1763 Great Britain try to end trouble with the native Americans They past the proclamation of 1763 and sent 10,000 soldiers for enforcement
How did the government work in the colonies?
In some colonies, the colonial assembly shared power with a royally appointed governor. On a more local level, governmental power was vested in county courts, which were self-perpetuating—the incumbents filled any vacancies and there never were popular elections.
When did the British start to regulate the colonies?
In the 1730s, however, Parliament began to pass laws regulating their colonies in the Americas through restrictions on trade. As interference increased, colonists felt more resentful about British control over the colonies.
Why did writ of assistance help the colonists?
Writs of assistance Enable British customs officers to search Homes for smuggled goods The colonists paid to lower taxes on molasses because of the Sugar act Which act ignored the colonial tradition of self government Stamp act Good being imported The colonies were taxed by the Townshend acts