1 nov 1765 - Stamp Act
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Date: 1 November 1765Image:
British Rationale: Raising funds for stationed soldiers.
Colonial Reaction: The first direct, hard-hitting tax on the colonists sparked rage and protest all around.
Caption: In an effort to raise funds for the British troops protecting the colonies, the Parliament passed the Stamp Act, putting a tax on any paper product in the colonies.
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Date:
1 nov 1765
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 260 ans