Why the
American
Revolution Began
Watch the video below to
learn about King George and
his views on the new colonies!
Watch the video below to learn about the
colonists’ views on King George and Great Britain!
Now that we know some
background, it’s time to learn
about the main causes of the
American Revolution!
The Sugar Act
The Stamp Act
The Quartering Act
The Tea Act
The Intolerable Acts
Watch the video below!
What was the Sugar Act?
o The Sugar Act was a tax that colonists were
required to pay when buying sugar, molasses,
and other goods.
o Parliament passed the Sugar Act on April 5,
1764.
Colonists had to pay taxes on:
– Sugar
– Molasses
– Certain wines
– Coffee
– Pimiento
– Cambric and printed calico
– Lumber and iron
How do you think the Colonists reacted to the
Sugar Act? (watch the video below to see)
Think about it. How would you feel if
someone said that every time you wanted a
piece of candy you had to pay $1 more, just
to eat it? Think about how much money
that would be.
Can you understand how the colonists felt?
Watch the video below!
What was the Stamp Act?
o King George passed the Stamp Act on March
22, 1765.
o The Stamp Act was a new tax that colonists
were required to pay on any piece of paper
that they purchased.
Colonists had to pay taxes on:
– Ship’s papers
– Legal documents
– Licenses
– Newspapers
– Other publications
– Playing cards
How do you think the Colonists reacted to the
Stamp Act? (watch the video below to see)
Think about it. How would you feel if
someone said that every time you use a
sheet of paper you had to pay $1? Think of
how much money that would be.
Can you understand how the colonists felt?
Watch the video below!
What was the Quartering Act?
o The Quartering Act was first passed in 1765.
o King George passed the quartering act, which
required American Colonists to provide
housing and food for British soldiers while
they were in the colonies.
How do you think the Colonists reacted?
(watch the video below to see)
Think about it. How would you feel if
someone came and slept in your bed and
ate all of your food without asking?
Can you understand how the colonists felt?
Watch the video below!
What is the Tea Act?
o Parliament passed the Tea Act on May 10,
1773.
o The Tea Act was a law that gave a monopoly
to the East India Trading Company. Colonists
could only buy tea from this company, or they
were taxed harshly.
How do you think the Colonists reacted?
(watch the video below to see)
Think about it. How would you feel if
someone said that you could only buy one
type of juice, and if you want any other
type you have to pay lots of extra money?
Can you understand how the colonists felt?
Watch the video below!
What were the Intolerable Acts?
o After the Boston Tea Party, King George
made more laws for the colonists. He wanted
to prove his authority to the colonists and
punish them for their childish behavior.
How do you think the Colonists reacted to the
Intolerable Acts? (watch the video below to see)
Think about it. How would you feel if your
teacher started making pointless rules just
to get revenge?
Can you understand how the colonists felt?
Now it’s your turn! You are a colonist
who is under the rule of King George
and his acts! Answer all the questions
correctly so you can start a revolution!
Why did the revolution begin?
A: The British wanted “no taxation without
representation.”
B: The colonists wanted “no taxation without
representation.”
C: They just liked to argue.
You don’t want King George’s taxes
anymore!
Watch the video below to learn about the
colonists’ views on King George and Great Britain!
You are one step closer to starting a
revolution!
What did the Stamp Act do?
A: Put a tax on all sugar products.
B: Put a tax on all paper products.
C: Put a tax only on tea.
D: Put a tax only on stamps.
You don’t want King George’s taxes
anymore!
What was the Stamp Act?
o King George passed the Stamp Act on March
22, 1765.
o The Stamp Act was a new tax that colonists
were required to pay on any piece of paper
that they purchased.
You are one step closer to starting a
revolution!
Which of the following was NOT taxed
under the Stamp Act?
A: newspaper
B: licenses
C: sugar
D: playing cards
You don’t want King George’s taxes
anymore!
Colonists had to pay taxes on:
– Ship’s papers
– Legal documents
– Licenses
– Newspapers
– Other publications
– Playing cards
You are one step closer to starting a
revolution!
What did the Sugar Act do?
A: put a tax on all food
B: put a tax on only sugar
C: put a tax on only desserts
D: put a tax on items including sugar,
molasses, and other goods
You don’t want King George’s taxes
anymore!
What was the Sugar Act?
o The Sugar Act was a tax that colonists were
required to pay when buying sugar, molasses,
and other goods.
o Parliament passed the Sugar Act on April 5,
1764
You are one step closer to starting a
revolution!
What were the Intolerable Acts?
A: taxes to reward colonists
B: taxes to punish colonists
C: laws to reward colonists
D: laws to punish colonists
You don’t want King George’s taxes
anymore!
What were the Intolerable Acts?
o After the Boston Tea Party, King George
made more laws for the colonists. He wanted
to prove his authority to the colonists and
punish them for their childish behavior.
You are one step closer to starting a
revolution!
The quartering act required…
A: colonists to spend Quarters on the British.
B: colonists to provide a place for British
troops to stay.
C: colonists to have a self government.
D: the British to provide a place for the
colonists to stay
You don’t want King George’s taxes
anymore!
What was the Quartering Act?
o The Quartering Act was first passed in 1765.
o King George passed the quartering act, which
required American Colonists to provide
housing and food for British soldiers while
they were in the colonies.
You are one step closer to starting a
revolution!
Under the Tea Act, what was the company
that colonists could buy tea from without
getting taxed harshly?
A: East India Trading Company
B: England Tea Company
C: Boston Tea Company
You don’t want King George’s taxes
anymore!
What is the Tea Act?
o Parliament passed the Tea Act on May 10,
1773.
o The Tea Act was a law that gave a monopoly
to the East India Trading Company. Colonists
could only buy tea from this company, or they
were taxed harshly.
You are one step closer to starting a
revolution!
How did the colonists react to the Acts?
A: They got mad.
B: They revolted.
C: They protested.
D: All of the above.
You don’t want King George’s taxes
anymore!
How do you think the Colonists reacted to the
Intolerable Acts? (watch the video below to see)
You have answered all of the
questions correctly and have
started a Revolution! Great
Job, Patriot!