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The Stamp Act controversy of 1765 erupted when the British Parliament imposed a direct tax on the American colonies, requiring them to purchase special stamped paper for printed materials, legal documents, and other publications. This legislation ignited widespread protest among colonists, who argued that it violated their rights as Englishmen since they had no representation in Parliament. The outcry led to organized resistance, including the formation of the Sons of Liberty and widespread boycotts of British goods. Ultimately, the backlash contributed to the growing revolutionary sentiment in the colonies.

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