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American Revolution Taxes Flip Book

American Revolution Taxes Flip Book. Why did Great Britain need to raise money? . To pay for the cost of the French and Indian War. To pay for the cost of British troops to protect the colonies. What was the Sugar Act?. A tax on sugar and molasses.

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American Revolution Taxes Flip Book

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  1. American Revolution Taxes Flip Book

  2. Why did Great Britain need to raise money? • To pay for the cost of the French and Indian War. • To pay for the cost of British troops to protect the colonies.

  3. What was the Sugar Act? • A tax on sugar and molasses.

  4. How did Great Britain enforce the payment of taxes? • They sent tax collectors to American to collect taxes. • British troops searched people’s homes for smuggled goods.

  5. What was the Stamp Act?What things were taxed under this act? • Required that colonists pay a taxes on certain items they bought. • newspapers, legal documents and playing cards.

  6. Who were the Sons of Liberty?What did they do? • Groups of colonists that protested British taxes. • They attacked tax collectors.

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