Taxes
Give an example of what was taxed during the Stamp Act?
Newspapers, magazines, playing cards
Who would have said, "No taxation, without representation"?
A patriot
What is the date of Christmas?
December 25
Why did the king of England start to tax the colonists?
He needed money to pay the debt from the French and Indian War.
What was the Tea Act?
It created a monopoly so that tea could be sold cheaply, but only by one British tea company.
What was the name of the first meeting of colonial leaders where they wrote a letter to the king?
The First Continental Congress
What are the 2 Christmas colors?
Red and green
What street is SJH on ?
707
Which of the following was a result of the Boston Tea Party?
The First Continental Congress
What item was taxed with the Sugar Act?
Molasses
Some people wanted to support the king and stay under his leadership. What were those people called?
Loyalists
List one tradition of Christmas in the United States?
Christmas trees, Santa, presents, etc....
Who is SJH's principal?
Mr. Poston
What did the colonists do to protest the Stamp Act?
They threw tea into the harbor.
Who got the money from the taxes that the colonists were paying?
The British government
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
How long is our Christmas break (weeks or days)?
2 weeks or 16 days
How long has Mrs. Stanley been a teacher at SJH?
2 years
Why did "tea parties" occur after the Tea Act was in place?
Because the colonists thought the king's acts were intolerable.
How did the colonists feel about the taxes from the British government?
Angry
Who was the leader of England during this time?
King George III
Name one famous Christmas characters?
Grinch, Santa, Elf, .....
Who is your guidance counselor at SJH?
Ms. Ross
What did the Coercive Acts, or the Intolerable Acts do?
It closed the port of Boston and took away all their government leaders.