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__Reflection on Sugar Act of 1764__ I thought the sugar act was somewhat fair. Britain was just taxing people on supplies they buy the most, which was sugar. It is bascially Americans taxing people on things they buy in life, such as prepared foods, electronics, clothing, shoes, etc. It seems reasonable, it helps the British raise money and balances it's economy.

__Stamp Act Opening Activity__ //Describe what you think is the difference between a **__direct__** and **__indirect__** tax in 1-2 sentences.//
 * Direct tax is when the government comes directly to you to recieve tax money. Indirect tax is when you purchase supplies and services and tax money is given to a third party instead of directly into the government.
 * Direct tax = Tax Day (4/15) & doing your taxes
 * Indirect tax = sales tax (tax on items being bought)

What class of people was more directly affected by the Stamp Act (Rich or poor)? Explain. How did the Stamp Act raise concerns among the colonists about Britain’s right to tax them?
 * The rich people was more affected because they had used documents and papers more than the poor people, who probably could not afford to buy documents, let alone get taxed for it.
 * They were getting taxed on unnecessary things in their lives and they started to get fed up. They also realized they had no voice in the choice of the Stamp Act.

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