Stamp Act Congress
Who protested against the stamp act?
The American colonists
What was the purpose of the act?
To show that Parliament had the same power as the colonists
Why did the American colonists protest against the Stamp Act?
They were being taxed without having any representation in the government
What was the result of the Americans protesting against the Stamp Act?
The British Parliament repealed the Stamp Act
True or False: The British never tried to tax the American colonies again after the Stamp Act?
False
What year did the Stamp Act Congress happen?
1765
What year did the Declaratory Act happen?
1766
What was the cause of the Declaratory Act?
Members of Parliament were upset that colonies had challenged their authority. Thus Parliament issued the Declaratory Act
What was the effect of the Declaratory Act?
The Declaratory Act further worried the colonist. The act stripped away much of their independence
How did the colonists protest against the Stamp Act?
They refused to pay the tax, they boycotted British goods, they burned the stamped paper in the street
How long did the Stamp Act Congress last?
18 days (October 7, 1765- October 25, 1765)
How long did the Declaratory Act last?
It continued until revolution
What was the cause of the Stamp Act Congress?
Britain taxed stamps into colonies, and the colonists thought it was a violation of their rights and liberties.
What was the effect of the Stamp Act Congress?
Parliament was so upset about the colonies revolt that they inforced the Declaratory Act
Why did the British government decide to tax the colonies?
To pay for the French and Indian War
What was the Stamp Act Congress?
A meeting of delegates from the colonies to discuss the Stamp Act
What was the Declaratory Act?
A statement from the British Parliament stating that they had the rights to tax the colonies
What is Brooke's middle name?
Addison
How do you spell Danny's last name
Brzozowski
What is Hailey's favorite color?
Blue