Pick ONE of the colonists and post a brief comment that explains why that particular colonist would be likely to oppose the stamp tax.
Comment on at least TWO other postings that include colonists other than the one you chose.
Respond to at least ONE of the comments made about your original posting.
TOMORROW: Be prepared for a QUIZ on colonial reaction
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I chose Paul Revere, he was a silversmith. Paul Revere would oppose the stamp act because he engraved copper plates for books and other materials plus he had lots of workers.So the stamp act was really hard on him because he to pay for all that.
I chose Samuel Adams. in my opinion I think that Samuel Adams wouldn’t oppose the stamp ct because he always wanted some sort of money coming to him and also since he was a business man he wouldn’t pass an opportunity to make some money for the country he was living in and also since he was always asked to be in town meeting which meant that everybody would support him on his decision.
I agree with Sonia because Paul Revere would oppose the stamp act because he always wanted to save money and he always tried to find a way to use thing over so they wouldn’t have to buy new things a waste more money.
I picked George Twelve Hewes,a shoemaker. Hewes will oppose the Stamp Acts because he has recieves a poor salery from his job. the Stamp Acts will be making Hewes work even harder if he ever wants to get a place at the local tavern.
Sonias comment on Paul Revere does make sence. He will have to pay for all the copper plates he get to make books. The Stamp Acts will be hard for Paul Revere to follow.
I do agree with Henry because he is right about George Twelve Hewes because since he wasn’t that wealthy he would oppose on the stamp act.
I chose Thomas Printer, who operated a printing press in Boston. I think he would really oppose the Stamp Act, because the paper he would need for printing, would cost him more money. He would have to buy special stamped paper for not only newspapers, but also pamphlets, advertisements, books& other things. Plus, according to his bio, he had a steady income, which means that he was probably a middle class citizen, so the tax on paper would affect him.
Sonia's comment of Paul Revere makes a really good point. With his being a blacksmith, i think he would have many expenses.
I kind of disagree with what Mayra said, because Samuel Adams, though he was a business man, he was unsuccessful and had many debts. He was also a member of the Sons of Liberty, so actually, he did oppose the tax.
George Twelve Hewes was a shoemaker who worked on a wharf near John Hancock's warehouse. George like to spend his earned money and free time on local tavern's, beer, cider, playing cards, and listen or read the latest news on the newspaper. The stamp act must have been hard because anything legal was taxed, and George like to spend money on legal entertaining things. George must have paid a high price for his shoe making equipment, and personal things too.
I think Sonia made a good choice on picking Paul Revere. Paul Revere was affected greatly buy the stamp act, since he had to pay high prices for his materials. Paul competed with other business, and he had problems when the economy was bad. I think he would oppose to the stamp act to try to save his work.
I think Ximena is right about Thomas Printer opposing to the stamp act. He probably had to pay taxes to get paper, and other printing materials. Since newspapers were legal material, his newspapers were taxed. If the colonist where boycotting and not purchasing taxed materials, this would have lead to an economical crisis for Thomas because he wouldn't be making any money.
I think that Thomas Printer would be a person to oppose the Stamp Tax because he worked the printing press. That would mean Printer would be taxed every time he did his job. By that happening, it gives reason why Printer would oppose the Stamp Tax.
I agree with Sonia and her opinion on Paul Revere. He does seem like he would oppose the Stamp Tax because his work as a silversmith goes hand n hand with printing matter. That means taxes for him.
I chose that Thomas Printer would appose the stamp act because he produced all the intems that were taxed like newspapers, pamphlets, books, and other printed matter. The stamp act would probaly charge him to produce those items and that was his job. so he would have to pay to do his job, that could be frustrating.
I agree with myra that Samuel Adams would not appose the stamp act because he was a big business man and probably would like to enforce the stamp act
I agree with henry with the george twelve hewes because there job was already bad and they tried to make it better but the stamp act would just make things alot worse and could make them very pissed.
I liked what Shirley added to my answer about what would happen if the colonists boycotted the newspaper.
Thank you Ximena. I think this is the start of something big. I mean first you boycott tax...then you boycott buses. I think it's interesting to see how history evolves.
I chose Thomas Printer a operator of the printing press. I think he would oppose the stamp act because he would have to buy alot of paper that would be taxed. He would need alot for newspapers, pamphlets, advertisments, books, and a variety of other printing matter.
I agree with Shirley, George Twelve Hewes was a shoemaker. In his free time he liked entertainment such as sitting in a local tavern, drinking beer or hard cider, and read the latest copy of the local newspaper. He had to buy all these things meaning he was charged for taxes. I bet he opposed the stamp act which would cost for his entertainment.
I agree with sonia. I think Paul Revere would heavily oppose the Stamp Act because for the materials he bought he wold have to pay taxes. With all the materials he had to pay over and over again to keep his business running, i doubt he didn't mind paying tax.
1. I chose Thomas Printer. I think he would have opposed the tax due to him having to buy all the paper and materials for him in order to produce what he needs to. He wouldnt like the fact that he had to pay a tax on every little material.
I agree with Julie. Thomas Printer would have to buy alot of paper and would be taxed on it. He wouldnt like that at all.
I also agree with Sonia. I think Paul Ravere would also be another ooposer. He as well would have to pay for all his materials and he wouldnt be happy nor like it.
I chose Samuel Adams, who was very powerful in society. Adams would be best to oppose the stamp act because he had alot of support to back up his ideas. He could use a twist of religion and political skills to help forbid the stam act. He was aggressive, giving him an advantage at fighting for what was right.
1. I also agree with Henry. If he already recieves a low salary why would he want to go and pay for a tax when he already recieves a small amount of money.
I agree with gino because yes its true that taxes would greatly affect the printing proccess. Thomas Printer would have to pay for the work he put, meaning he would lose a lot of profit.
Thanks for agreeing with me Ashley. With all that paper he has to buy, it would be a hassle to pay the stamp tax.
I agree with Henry because George Twelve Hewes was a poor man who worked for his own money. The only money he earned would have to go towards the taxes he needs to pay when he goes to a tavern or for the activities done during his free time.
I chose Thomas Printer because in my opinion i think he would oppose the stamp tax.
Thomas Printer operated a printing press which produced newspapers, pamphlets, books, advertisements, and other printed matter, all of which that were taxed.
In my opinion, I think Jack Tar was mostly affected. His "livelihood" consisted of shipbuilding, rope making. When all of those materials were being taxed, it was hard to build and for him to make a profit. He depended on a steady, good profit society, and when being taxed for everything his profit was completly lowered dramatically. He was also a sailor, which was on the bottom of colonial society which made it even worse. Overall, all of Tars materials were being taxed which made him lose out on a lot of his profit.
Henry I think you made a good point about Twelve Hewes. To be completly honest though, I dont think he was the most affected. If you carefully read his bio it says: "What ever free time and spending money he might have used to buy a place at the local tavern." If he was so "hurt" by the taxes why is he out spending all of his extra money instead of saving it? Just a thought. Good point thought.
but even though Ximena he was a business man that was very ambitious from what i read he was the only one chosen from his village to give his opinion on to protect the money of the country.
I think that Samuel Adams would likely to oppose the stamp act because was interested in buisnesss and he would have an idea about what to do with the stamps act and how it is run. Also Samuel had a lot of support and trust in religious citizens and in regular people, so its as if people look up to him and are behind him.
For everyone that chose Paul Revere I don't think he is a good choice because I don't really see what he has to be worth leading people besides being an artist.
I agree with Mayra because shes saying that Samuel Adams is well known in his colony and was trying to get money for his country.
Iagrre with Mayra because Samual Adams could most likely find a way to profit off of the Act.
I chose Thomas Printer who was the owner of his own printing press. He would oppose te act because it presented taxes for pper products which is what his entire business was about.
I chose Jack tar because the sailors are they people who actually ship the goods to the colonies, and now are being charged for the goodd. On top of that they make small pay and have a dangerous job.
I agree with Henry about George Hewes being opposed because he was a shoemaker and laborors mad small wages and worked long hours.
I agree with Jelani about Thomas Printer, because Printer was most likely taxed the heaviliest out of many other people.
i chose Thomas Printer because he would be great for the stamp act because he came up with the printing press and that would be very helpful for the stamp act. the printers connected with the politicals and business terms which were the most important part of the act.
sonia has a good point on Paul Revere sliversmith would be alot of help with opposing the Stamp Act. Also it was bad cause he lost alot of his money.
thanks Julie for adding on. George Twelve did like to waste away his money, but he wasn't stupid to know when he was being taxed.
I agree with Ivan. Sailor's had a hard life, they had to sail on for a long period of time, where taxed, payed lowed, suffered hunger, disease, and faced dangers [pirates]. I think it was too much for them to be taxed.
I agree with Henry and Shirley that George Twelve Hewes would oppose the stamp Act because since he was a shoemaker and also liked spending money, it probably would be hard for him.
I also agree with Ximena on Thomas Printer opposing the Act, because for him to buy the paper would cost a lot more plus the ink and everything else would be too much.
Thanks to all of you that agreed with me.
oh my goodness... there were so many comments to read.
i like what sonia said about paul revere, and what ximena said about thomas printer, and what stacy said about Jack tar.
there was a comment however, i think from jelani, he said that thomas printer would have to pay for his job, or like he had to for the things he needed to do his job, and that would make sense why Printer would oppose the stamp acts
I chosed the colonist, Thomas Printer.
Thomas Printer would oppose the acts for many reasons:
1- the books, newspapers, articles, and pamphlets he made were being taxed and therefore people who also opposed the act wouldnt be buying these things.
2- as a result of people not buying what he was making he wouldnt be making money
3- he had a steady income, or i would say he was probably a middle class colonist. Up to this day the middle class are the ones to be most affected by any kind of tax
4- as an artisan he would have had connection with the colonial administrastion, politics and business. Being connected with all of that he knew what it was like to be a business man and an average worker.
5- if his job was to make copies of documents and such where would he get the paper? and when he got the paper, how much would he have to pay plus tax? then this ties to what jelani said, how he would have to pay for things in order to do his job, which would be very frustrating
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