mar 18, 1766 - Repeal of Stamp Act and passage of Declaratory Act
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Date: 18 March 1766Image:
British Rationale: The British gave a little but bit back a lot. After a barrage of appeals and complaints, the Stamp Act was repealed, but the Declaratory Act ensured complete control.
Colonial Reaction: Joy over the repealing of the stamp act so eclipsing that the Declaratory Act was more or less shrugged off.
Caption: The British repealed the act because the immense complaints, but followed it up with the Declaratory Act.
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mar 18, 1766
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~ 259 years ago