Correct. The answer is c. Colonists opposed the Stamp Act, which taxed all official paper documents, because it raised the colonists’ taxes. The Stamp Act was transparently intended to raise money for the monarchy, not to regulate trade, as had been the intention of the earlier Sugar Act.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Colonists opposed the Stamp Act, which taxed all official paper documents, because it raised the colonists’ taxes. The Stamp Act was transparently intended to raise money for the monarchy, not to regulate trade, as had been the intention of the earlier Sugar Act.

Correct. The answer is b. Mackintosh led a large group of protesters as they hung a dummy representing Andrew Oliver, the local stamp distributor. The protestors then marched to the stamp office and burned it down. Oliver was an easy target because he was responsible for enforcing the Stamp Act in the colonies.

Incorrect. The answer is b. Mackintosh led a large group of protesters as they hung a dummy representing Andrew Oliver, the local stamp distributor. The protestors then marched to the stamp office and burned it down. Oliver was an easy target because he was responsible for enforcing the Stamp Act in the colonies.

Correct. The answer is a. As a firefighter, Mackintosh demonstrated his ability to lead large groups of men, particularly during times of emergency, which would come in handy during the large Stamp Act protests. Somewhat ironically, being a firefighter also taught him how to burn small buildings or even effigies of hated individuals.

Incorrect. The answer is a. As a firefighter, Mackintosh demonstrated his ability to lead large groups of men, particularly during times of emergency, which would come in handy during the large Stamp Act protests. Somewhat ironically, being a firefighter also taught him how to burn small buildings or even effigies of hated individuals.

Correct. The answer is d. After Hutchinson ordered Mackintosh to be arrested, “no witnesses cared to identify him.” This suggests that Mackintosh had the broad support of his community, and his fellow townspeople were not willing to cooperate with local law enforcement in prosecuting Mackintosh.

Incorrect. The answer is d. After Hutchinson ordered Mackintosh to be arrested, “no witnesses cared to identify him.” This suggests that Mackintosh had the broad support of his community, and his fellow townspeople were not willing to cooperate with local law enforcement in prosecuting Mackintosh.

Correct. The answer is c. As Mackintosh’s story demonstrates, ordinary people—who typically lacked the financial and social capital required to hold political office—could express their political opinions and attempt to influence political decision-making through public display. Protests, demonstrations, and other public actions (such as setting fire to buildings) were some of the ways that ordinary people exercised political power.

Incorrect. The answer is c. As Mackintosh’s story demonstrates, ordinary people—who typically lacked the financial and social capital required to hold political office—could express their political opinions and attempt to influence political decision-making through public display. Protests, demonstrations, and other public actions (such as setting fire to buildings) were some of the ways that ordinary people exercised political power.