1765
Definition
In 1765 refers to the year when the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act, which imposed taxes on various printed materials in the American colonies.
Analogy
Imagine you're at a shopping mall and suddenly all of your favorite stores start charging an extra fee for you to enter. That's what it felt like for colonists when the Stamp Act was passed in 1765.
Related terms
Boycott: A boycott is when people refuse to buy or use certain goods or services as a form of protest. For example, after the Stamp Act was passed in 1765, many colonists boycotted British goods.
Sons of Liberty: The Sons of Liberty were a secret society formed by American colonists who protested against British taxation policies. They were responsible for organizing protests and acts of resistance against measures like the Stamp Act.
Taxation without Representation: This phrase refers to the idea that being taxed by a government without having representation (the ability to have their voices heard) in that government is unfair. Colonists used this phrase to express their dissatisfaction with British policies, including the Stamp Act.
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Practice Questions (4)
What might have been the alternate outcome if Britain had chosen to negotiate with colonists instead of implementing the Stamp Act in 1765?
How might the American Revolution have been affected if the British had rescinded all controversial taxes before 1765?
What legislation was passed by the British Parliament in 1765 that led to protests in America?
Which act, passed by the British Parliament in 1765, imposed a direct tax on the colonies, leading to widespread protest?
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