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Causes of the American Revolution: The Stamp Act

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the Stamp Act and its role as a cause of the American Revolution, helping students understand the perspectives and impacts of this event.

Topics covered:

#History
#Outline the significance of the Stamp Act in the buildup to revolution
#Stamp Act
#Standard
#Analyse the impact of the Stamp Act on colonial protests
#Causes of Revolution
#Explain the purpose of the Stamp Act
#Reading Comprehension
#Compare American and British perspectives on the Stamp Act

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Causes of the American Revolution: The Stamp Act

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding the Stamp Act

Source A: British Parliament's justification for the Stamp Act

'The colonies benefit from the protection of British troops and government, and therefore should contribute to the costs through taxation.'

Source B: American colonist's response to the Stamp Act

'This act is unjust and infringes upon our rights as Englishmen. We should not be taxed without representation.'

Historian's view:

'The Stamp Act was a direct attempt by Britain to assert authority over the colonies by imposing taxes without colonial consent, fueling resentment and protests.'

1.
Explain the main purpose of the Stamp Act as presented in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Britain and American colonists on the Stamp Act based on the sources. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse how the Stamp Act contributed to colonial protests. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline the significance of the Stamp Act in the events leading to the American Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Write a brief explanation of how the colonists responded to the Stamp Act. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the colonial response to the Stamp Act with their response to later taxes like the Townshend Acts. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Analyze the impact of the Stamp Act on colonial unity. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
8.
Summarize why the Stamp Act was an important step in the path to the American Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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