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The Stamp Act was a tax passed in 1765 by the British Parliament that made American colonists pay for stamps on paper for material items like paper, newspapers, and legal documents. It was the first time colonists received a tax like this, which made them outright angry because they didn't have a choice in this. This eventually led to boycotts and protests, and the phrase "no taxation without representation" was formed. This tax was ultimately repealed a year later. It caused a lot of tension and stress for the colonists, but it brought them closer together.

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Skull & Crossbones Stamp Protest

This poster shows how deadly colonists thought the Stamp Act was.

From:https://preservationvirginia.org/the-stamp-act/

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Burning the Stamp Act

A book cover showing how the colonists boycotted, by burning papers.

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Bostonians Reading the Stamp Act

Boston people discovering and reading the Stamp Act, being shocked.

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"Join or Die” Cartoon

Originally published by Ben Franklin, this image of a cut-up snake represents the need for colonial unity.