Question

the acts leading to the american revolution - graphic organizer
directions: complete the chart by filling in what each act did, how colonists reacted, and why the act was important in the road to the american revolution. (use pages 118 - 127)

act	what happened?	colonial reaction	why it was important
sugar act (1764)
stamp act (1765)
townshend acts (1767)
tea act (1773)

Explanation:

• Sugar Act (1764): Britain taxed imported sugar and molasses. Colonists protested, citing 'taxation without representation'. It raised colonial awareness of British - imposed taxes.
• Stamp Act (1765): Imposed a tax on printed materials like legal documents, newspapers. Colonists boycotted British goods and formed the Stamp Act Congress. It united the colonies in opposition to British taxation.
• Townshend Acts (1767): Taxed imported goods such as glass, paper, tea. Colonists protested with non - importation agreements and boycotts. It further strained relations between Britain and the colonies.
• Tea Act (1773): Gave the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the colonies. Colonists responded with the Boston Tea Party. It was a significant event leading to the American Revolution.

Answer:

Act	What Happened?	Colonial Reaction	Why It Was Important
Stamp Act (1765)	Imposed tax on printed materials.	Boycotted British goods, formed Stamp Act Congress.	United colonies against British taxation.
Townshend Acts (1767)	Taxed imported goods like glass, paper, tea.	Non - importation agreements, boycotts.	Strained Britain - colony relations.
Tea Act (1773)	Gave British East India Company tea - sales monopoly.	Boston Tea Party.	Key event leading to American Revolution.