Answer:
Correct answers are:
a. to raise revenue for British troops stationed in the colonies
b. to raise revenue to pay the British debt from the French and Indian War
c. to gain control over the colonists
Explanation:
A, B and C are correct because after the war with France the national debt of Britain was higher than ever. In addition to that they decided to locate large number of troops in the colonies with the goal to protect what was achieved in the war. Of course, all of this meant that they need new taxes. That is why Stamp Act was enacted, because they needed to control the colonists who were paying the taxes more than ever.
D is not correct answer because British crown was trying to make colonists obey them more, not to unify them.
Yes, the Sons of Liberty provoked the British soldiers then later claimed that the British were threatening them.
Fun Fact: John Adams actually defended the British soldiers when this issue came up dispite siding with the Sons of Liberty.
The bill of rights are the 1st 10 Amendments
1. Freedom of religion, speech,press, assembly, and petition.
2. Right to keep and bear arms(guns) in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
3. No quartering of soldiers
4. Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
5. Right to due process of law;double jeopardy
6. right of an accused person ex. Speedy and public trial
7. Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
8. Freedom of excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments
9. Other rights of the people
10. Powers reserved to the states.
The Grimke sisters were prominent figures for women's rights and very passionate in their Abolition cause. Their arguments were based on the morality of man. Back then, it was morally and socially acceptable for a man to possess a slave and beat and mistreat him.
