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The Revolution Begins — Unit test

Question 23 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

In 1765, Britain’s Parliament passed a tax on all colonial newspapers, pamphlets, and other papers. What was this act called?

Answer
A
the Declaratory Act
B
the Stamp Act
C
the Sugar Act
D
the Townshend Acts

Explanation

The 1765 tax required colonists to buy stamped paper for newspapers, pamphlets, legal documents, and other printed materials. It was called the Stamp Act, so the correct choice is the Stamp Act. The Sugar Act taxed imported goods, while the Declaratory Act and Townshend Acts were different measures.

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