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The Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act was passed by British Parliament to be imposed on the American colonies. The act was ill received, and was a major event leading into the Revolutionary War.
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What did the stamp act force the colonists to pay taxes on?
They were forced to pay tax on tea. Since they didn't grow their own and were avid fans of tea, they had to have it imported. The British Government needed money and as all government do, they taxed what was seen as highly valued. This tax caused what is known as the Boston Tea Party as the colonists threw all the tea into the Harbor. The tea was ruined and the Government couldn't get the taxes they wanted and probably needed since it did cost money to send people to the colonies.
Most colonists turned to coffee which was and still is locally grown.
What caused the British to repel the stamp act?
The Stamp Act was repealed because of months of protest by British citizens. After Congress repealed the Stamp Act, the Congress passed a Declaratory Act, that stated that the government had total legislative power over the colonies.
The Stamp Act of 1765 was imposed on the Colonies to?
Tax them even further. This would be one of the events that led to the Boston Tea Party and later the Revolutionary War.
How did the towns people react about the stamp act of 1765?
The townspeople did not like the Stamp Act of 1765 and felt it was an attempt to raise money without approval. The colonists resisted the stamp act by debates and tarring and feathering tax collectors.
What was the meeting of the delegates from the colonies to discusss the stamp act called?
The meeting of delegates from the colonies to discuss the Stamp Act was called The Stamp Act Congress. It took place in New York City between October 7 and 25, 1765 .
What is the Date and location of the 1765 British Stamp Act?
the thirteen colonies. i don't know the date
The location was the thirteen colonies. The date is March 22, 1765.
What role did Patrick Henry play in the stamp act of 1765?
Henry introduced the Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions. The freshman representative waited for an opportunity where the mostly conservative members of the House were away (only 24% was considered sufficient for a quorum). In this atmosphere, he succeeded, through much debate and persuasion, in getting his proposal passed. If you want more information. Go to-- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_henry
Where was the stamp act of 1765 written?
Well Bananas were first discovered in 1274 by the Mexicoans in The country Chille.
What made the stamp act different from others legislation that parliament enacted?
The stamp act was really more of the same of what they had been doing. The difference was up to that point the laws and acts being enacted were becoming more and more harsh and unfair, then came the stamp act which was absolutely foolish and it pushed the people to more anger.
What was the colonists main objective to the stamp act?
the colonists did not want to be taxed directly by parliament
Why did colonists protest the passage of the Stamp Act?
They believed that without representation in parliament, they should not be taxed.
What was the colonist main objective to the stamp act?
the colonists did not want to be taxed directly by parliament
How did the colonist react to the stamp act?
They Proteseted, sometimes intruded into stamp collectors' houses, refused to pay for the stamps,.
How did the colonist react in the Stamp Act 1765?
In American colonies, reaction to the 1765 Stamp Act was greeted in America by an outburst of denunciation.
Why did parliaments pass the stamp act?
The purpose of the Act of 1765 was to help pay for troops stationed in North America. Printed materials such as legal documents, magazines, playing cards, newspapers and other other types of paper used throughout the Colonies had to be paid in valid British currency
