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What was the Stamp Act of 1765?
An act imposed by the British Parliament that required American colonists to pay a tax on almost all printed materials.
When was the Stamp Act of 1765 enacted?
In 1765
Which country imposed the Stamp Act of 1765?
Great Britain
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
To generate revenue from the American colonies to help pay for the costs of the French and Indian War.
What types of items were affected by the Stamp Act of 1765?
Newspapers, legal documents, licenses, playing cards, and other printed materials.
How did the colonists react to the Stamp Act of 1765?
They protested and boycotted British goods.
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
A group of American colonists who opposed the Stamp Act and led protests against it.
What was the slogan used by the colonists to protest the Stamp Act of 1765?
No taxation without representation!
Which event led to the repeal of the Stamp Act of 1765?
The Stamp Act Congress and widespread colonial resistance.
What did the repeal of the Stamp Act signify?
A victory for the colonists and a demonstration of their power to challenge British policies.
In what year was the Stamp Act repealed?
1766
Who proposed the Stamp Act of 1765?
George Grenville
How did the British enforce the Stamp Act of 1765?
They deployed British troops to ensure compliance and punish those who resisted.
What was the significance of the Stamp Act Congress?
The first unified protest by the American colonies against British taxation.
What did the Stamp Act Congress declare?
They declared that only colonial legislatures had the right to tax the colonies.
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What was the main purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
To increase trade with American colonies.
To generate revenue from the American colonies.
To establish religious freedom in the colonies.
To promote unity among the American colonies.
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Which of the following items was affected by the Stamp Act of 1765?
Tea
Newspapers
Wheat
Cotton
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Who were the Sons of Liberty?
British soldiers
American colonists who opposed the Stamp Act
British loyalists
French spies
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What was the slogan used by the colonists to protest the Stamp Act of 1765?
No taxation without representation!
Long live the king!
Freedom for all!
Down with the colonies!
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When was the Stamp Act of 1765 repealed?
1760
1766
1770
1780
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Who proposed the Stamp Act of 1765?
George Grenville
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
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How did the colonists react to the Stamp Act of 1765?
They protested and boycotted British goods.
They embraced the new tax.
They sought compromise with the British government.
They formed alliances with other European powers.
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What event led to the repeal of the Stamp Act of 1765?
The French and Indian War
The Stamp Act Congress and colonial resistance
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Boston Tea Party
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What did the repeal of the Stamp Act signify?
A victory for Great Britain
A victory for the American colonies
A defeat for the American colonies
A defeat for Great Britain
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What was the significance of the Stamp Act Congress?
It declared independence from Great Britain.
It was the first unified protest by the American colonies against British taxation.
It established a colonial government.
It led to the Boston Tea Party.
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