Taxes
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This quiz cover major taxes placed on the colonists which led to the American Revolution
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What saying that was popular with the colonists, expressed their disapproval of taxes?
- A.
Give me liberty or give me death
- B.
No taxation without representation
Correct Answer
B. No taxation without representation -
- 2.
How did the colonists respond to the Tea Act?
- A.
The colonists were very upset about the tax
- B.
The colonists were happy that tea was now cheaper
Correct Answer
A. The colonists were very upset about the tax -
- 3.
What did the Stamp Act require colonists to pay taxes on?
- A.
They payed taxes on postage stamps.
- B.
They paid taxes on all printed documents.
Correct Answer
B. They paid taxes on all printed documents. -
- 4.
Why did Parliament believe that the colonists would accept the Tea Act?
- A.
Because it lowered the cost of tea.
- B.
Thye did not expect the colonists to accept it.
Correct Answer
A. Because it lowered the cost of tea. -
- 5.
What document allowed customs officers to search a ships cargo without permission?
- A.
Declaration of Independence
- B.
Writs of Assistance
Correct Answer
B. Writs of Assistance -
- 6.
Which taxes were put in place after the repeal of the Stamp Act?
- A.
Intolerable Acts
- B.
Townshend Acts
Correct Answer
B. Townshend Acts -
- 7.
Which tax was left in place when the Townshend Acts were repealed?
- A.
Paper tax
- B.
Tea tax
Correct Answer
A. Paper tax -
- 8.
What company did Parliament try to save by passing the Tea Act?
- A.
The East India Company
- B.
The British Tea Company
Correct Answer
B. The British Tea Company -
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