5 Questions
Which act happened before the Stamp Act?
The Sugar Act
Who did the Stamp Act affect?
Every free colonist, rich and poor
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
To raise money from direct taxes in the colonies
What was the colonial response to the Stamp Act?
Peaceful protests and petitions
What did American leaders expect in terms of representation?
Equal representation as their fellow Englishmen in Britain
Test your knowledge on the Stamp Act and its impact on colonial America. Learn why it was enacted and how the colonists responded to this attempt to raise money through direct taxes. Discover the role it played in strengthening the Navigation Acts and financing British operations.
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