2 jan 1765 ano - Stamp Act

Descrição:

- revenue tax on certain essential items (ex. paper, pamphlets, newspapers)
- tax had to be paid in STERLING
- J. Otis' "The Rights of the British Colonies" raises idea of taxation w/o representation (an issue not taken seriously by Parliament)
- STAMP ACT CONGRESS adopts official idea of no taxation w/o representation, had delegates from 7 colonies
- THE LOYAL 9 (group of Boston artisans) demonstrates against the act

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