The Sugar Act
When was the Sugar Act put in place?
April 5, 1764
When was the Tea Act put in place?
April 27, 1773
What Act replaced the Stamp Act?
The Townshend Act replaced the Stamped Act.
What was the purpose of the Sugar Act?
To pay off Great Britain's Debts by putting taxes on sweeteners such as molasses, sugar, and honey.
What did colonists do because of this act?
They dumped crates of tea off the boats, which was the Boston Tea Party.
What did the Stamp Act do?
Placed a Tax on important or legal papers, newspapers, and licenses to help pay off Great Britain's debt
What did the colonists do to avoid paying the tax?
They boycotted the British products, which proved quite effective.
What was the Tea Act and it's purpose?
It was a tax placed on the British necessity of tea, and it was put in place to help pay of Great Britain's debt.
When was the Stamp Act passed?
March 22, 1765
What did the colonists do?
They tarred and feathered tax collectors.
What happened after the Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts were passed.
When was the Stamp Act repealed?
It was repealed in March of 1766
How much did the sugar act tax?
3 cents per gallon.
What was done in South Carolina involving the tea?
The colonists stole tea and sold it, and then used the profit to buy supplies and weapons.
Who was the only colony to sell the stamps?
Georgia was, but they stopped after pressure from other states.