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The Stamp Act

The Stamp Act. March 1765-1766. The Plot.

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The Stamp Act

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  1. The Stamp Act March 1765-1766

  2. The Plot • The Stamp Act was a tax passed by the British Parliament on the Colonies to help pay for the F/I War and to fund a permanent military force in the colonies. It taxed things like paper, diplomas, playing cards, etc. This act was passed without debate in Parliament … didn’t even occur to them that it was illegal.

  3. Key People Figures and Groups • Prime Minister George Grenville • Patrick Henry – gave a speech in the House of Burgesses against the Stamp Act • Sons of Liberty – first terrorist group in America. Samuel Adams was a member. It was a secret society made up of merchants and people directly affected. • Colonists • King George III (“Mad” King George). • Parliament – passed taxes on colonies • Ben Franklin spoke to Parliament against the Stamp Act.

  4. Outcomes • Stamp Act Congress. 9 Colonies sent a letter to Parliament and King explaining position • Boycotts – colonists say they won’t buy the taxed goods (merchants in NYC against importing British goods) • Non-importation Agreements • Sons of Liberty (tar & feather) & Daughters of Liberty (boycott foreign made goods, homespun clothes became symbol of resistance), and rioting in NYC (burned gov’s coach in bonfire, destroyed tax collector’s house) • Repeal of Stamp Act March 1766 • Declaratory Act of 1766: we are still the boss! • Townshend Acts from Champagne Charlie: paint, glass, lead, tea, etc.

  5. Historical Significance/Importance • One of the things that eventually leads us to the Revolution. • British violating cherished idea of “NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION …” • Colonies asserting their will for the first time • British response: Colonies are disobedient children who need to be shown their place.

  6. Stamp Act Protests

  7. Tar and Feathering

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