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When was the Stamp Act put into place?
1765
Which war did Britain try to financially recover from?
French and Indian War
What does Declared mean?
Openly or formally asserted or announced.
How did the Stamp Act cause the revolutionary war?
The Colonists didn’t want to pay the paper tax that the Stamp Act enforced, so they wanted to split off from britain and be independent, Causing the Revolutionary War.
What did the British do after the Colonists protested?
They revoked the Stamp Act.
What does Insolvent mean?
Broke / Poor
Why did Britain tax the colonies?
To help financially recover from the French and Indian War.
What did the Stamp Act tax?
Printed paper.
What does Parliament mean?
An assembly of the representatives of a political nation or people.
What month was the Stamp Act issued?
March
How much did stamps cost in 2020?
58 cents.
What does Issued mean?
Supply or distribute.
Name three people that were involved (listed) in the Stamp Act
James Otis, George Grenville, King George III
Which king made the Stamp Act?
King George III
What does document mean?
a piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence or that serves as an official record.