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Causes of the American Revolution: The Stamp Act

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes of the American Revolution focusing on the Stamp Act, encouraging students to analyze its impact and consequences.

Topics covered:

#Analyse the consequences of the Stamp Act for colonial unity
#History
#Stamp Act
#Standard
#Causes of Revolution
#Explain the purpose of the Stamp Act
#Compare American colonial reactions to the Stamp Act
#Cause and Consequence

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Causes of the American Revolution: The Stamp Act

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The Stamp Act and Its Impact

Source A: American Colonial Newspaper Editorial

'The Stamp Act is a direct attempt by Britain to impose taxes without colonial representation, which is an unfair infringement on our rights as Englishmen.' Provenance: Colonial newspaper, published in New York, 1765.

Historian View: Many historians agree that the Stamp Act was seen as a major injustice by colonists, fueling their resentment towards British rule.

Source B: Letter from a British Official

'The Stamp Act is simply a means to pay off debts from the recent wars and to establish authority over the colonies.' Provenance: Letter from a British government official, 1765.

1.
Explain why the Stamp Act caused anger among American colonists. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the views of the colonists and the British official on the Stamp Act. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the main actions taken by the colonies in response to the Stamp Act. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyze the consequences of the Stamp Act for the unity of the American colonies. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Explain how the Stamp Act contributed to the start of revolutionary ideas in America. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Assess the importance of the Stamp Act in causing the American Revolution. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
7.
Write a brief summary of how the Stamp Act influenced colonial attitudes towards Britain. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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