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The British Parliament passed the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts in response to the financial strain following the French and Indian War. The British government sought to recover war debts and fund the costs of maintaining troops in North America by imposing direct taxes on the colonies. The Stamp Act, introduced in 1765, required colonists to purchase stamped paper for legal documents and other publications, while the Townshend Acts of 1767 imposed duties on imported goods. These measures sparked widespread colonial dissent and contributed to the growing movement for independence.

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