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The Sugar Act of 1764 (Article)

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  • Q1
    What was the official name of the Sugar Act of 1764?
    Molasses Duty Law
    British Revenue Act
    American Revenue Act
    Colonial Tax Act
    30s
  • Q2
    What was the main item taxed under the Sugar Act?
    Cloth
    Coffee
    Wine
    Molasses
    30s
  • Q3
    Why were colonial merchants particularly affected by the Sugar Act?
    Did not import any goods
    Were exempt from the tax
    Did not pay their taxes
    Imported large quantities of molasses from the French West Indies
    30s
  • Q4
    What was the justification given by the British government for the Sugar Act?
    Revenue needed to build new colonies
    Revenue needed for overseas vacations
    Revenue needed for royal weddings
    Revenue needed to pay for expenses incurred during the French and Indian War
    30s
  • Q5
    Why did many colonists view the Sugar Act as an abuse of power?
    Unfair trade regulations
    No representation in British Parliament
    High tax rates
    Strict enforcement
    30s
  • Q6
    What impact did the protests against the Sugar Act have on the colonies?
    Improved trade relations
    Strengthened British rule
    Essential foundation for growing sentiment of independence
    Increased taxes
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following was NOT taxed under the Sugar Act?
    Wine
    Cloth
    Coffee
    Tea
    30s
  • Q8
    What was the tax rate on molasses reduced to under the Sugar Act?
    Three pence per gallon
    Six pence per gallon
    One pence per gallon
    Ten pence per gallon
    30s
  • Q9
    What were the colonists' main concerns regarding the Sugar Act?
    Too lenient regulations
    Violation of their rights
    Too many taxes
    Lack of enforcement
    30s
  • Q10
    What role did the discontent fostered by the Sugar Act play in the path toward the American Revolution?
    No role
    Negative role
    Minor role
    Crucial role
    30s

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