Lesson 68 of 84 · American Revolution
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Stamp Act and Colonial Protests
The Stamp Act was one of the first direct taxes imposed by the British Parliament on the American colonies in 1765.
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The Stamp Act was one of the first direct taxes imposed by the British Parliament on the American colonies in 1765. It required colonists to purchase special stamped paper for legal documents, newspapers, and other items. The Act sparked widespread protests across the colonies, as many colonists believed it violated their rights. These protests included boycotts of British goods and the formation of groups like the Sons of Liberty, which organized resistance against the Act, leading to its eventual repeal in 1766.
Key Facts
The Stamp Act was passed in 1765 and repealed in 1766.
Colonists responded with protests and boycotts of British goods.
The Sons of Liberty was an influential group that opposed the Stamp Act.
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