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AP United States History
Multiple Choice

Colonial Reaction to the Stamp Act

Hard Period 3: 1754–1800 Road To Revolution

In the years leading up to the American Revolution, a series of events and policies intensified tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain. In particular, the implementation of the Stamp Act in 1765 ignited widespread protests across the colonies. This act mandated that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper produced in London, carrying an embossed revenue stamp. As colonial opposition grew, significant developments like the formation of the Stamp Act Congress and the emergence of groups such as the Sons of Liberty were pivotal. Which of the following responses best captures the initial colonial reaction to the Stamp Act and its historical significance?

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