Lesson 17
Do Now:
Why were the Colonists angry? What are taxes? What is a tariff? What was the
Sugar act? Who was James Otis? Why was James Otis and his followers angry?
What was the “Battle Cry” of the Colonists? What are quarters? What was the
Quartering Act?
Motivation:
The Colonists were angry over being ruled by King George III of England. They were
also angry over all of the new Acts or Laws that Parliament (British Congress)
passed without asking the Colonists what they thought. Taxes- money paid to the
government. The Sugar Act was passed by Parliament in 1764. Taxed items like
sugar and molasses that were bought in countries other than England. tariff – A tax
on Trade goods. Forced Colonists to buy from England. James Otis (Mass Lawyer) –
angry because Colonists did not have any representation in Parliament (British
Congress). Parliament could pass laws for the Colonists but the Colonists could not
have a say or a vote when the laws were made. “NO Taxation without
Representation” Battle Cry of the Colonists. The Quartering Act was passed by
Parliament in 1765. Quarters are places to eat and sleep. Colonial families were
forced to house and feed British Soldiers. Saved the British Govt. money
CQ: What was the Stamp Act of 1765? What was taxed under the Stamp Act? How
did the Colonists feel about the Stamp Act? Who was John Adams? What was the
Stamp Act Congress? What is a Boycott? Who were the Sons of Liberty? Who were
the Daughters of Liberty? Why did Parliament repeal the Stamp Act? What was the
Declaratory Act? What is a Duty? What were the Townshend Acts? What is a Writ of
Assistance?
1. Stamp Act 1765 - required Colonists to pay for tax stamps that were put on
paper goods such as Newspapers, Almanacs, official documents, Playing
Cards.
2. Once again, this Act made Colonists really mad!
3. John Adams of Boston – wanted a plan for resisting unfair taxation.
4. Stamp Act Congress – started by John Adams. 9 colonies met and came up
with a plan to resist unfair taxation. (Strength in Numbers)
5. Boycotts – not buying a country’s goods
6. Sons of Liberty – (rough group) burned any stamp paper and tarred and
feather British officials
7. Daughters of Liberty – made clothing and other products lost b/c of lack of
British Trade.
8. These Boycotts hurt British Trade so Parliament repealed the Stamp Act but
passed the Townsend Acts
9. Declaratory Act – to make it clear to the Colonists that the British Govt. could
tax the Colonists how ever they wanted to!
Watch United Streaming :Stamp Act 1 min
10. Duties - indirect taxes on imported items
11. Townsend Acts- 1767 - put duties on imports like glass, tea , paper, paint
12. Writs of Assistance - British Documents that allowed search of homes &
businesses for smuggled goods and for tax cheaters.. (Search warrants)
Watch US: “The Townshend Acts & Writs of Assistance” 1min (stop at Boston
Massacre)