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mar 22, 1765 - Stamp Act

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Tax on all products that use paper.

This mostly angered the wealthy who used paper to keep track of large purchases and legal documents.

The Virginia assembly said no, no, no, no to the Stamp Act taxes. Maybe next time Britain.

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mar 22, 1765
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~ 261 years ago