oct 7, 1765 - Stamp Act Congress
Description:
Formed as a result of the Stamp Act9 out of the 13 colonies sent representatives to meet in New York
Told England that the colonists should have a say on internal taxes
England responded that because Parliament ruled all of Britain, the colonists had virtual representation
Led to the formation of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty and a boycott of British goods
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Date:
oct 7, 1765
Now
~ 259 years ago