The Stamp Act March 1765 -1766 The

The Stamp Act March 1765 -1766

The Plot n The Stamp Act was a tax passed by the British Parliament on the Colonies to help pay for the French and Indian War and to fund a permanent military force in the colonies. It taxed things like paper, diplomas, playing cards, etc. This act was passed without debate in Parliament … didn’t even occur to them that it was illegal.

The Stamp Act (1765) Parliament passed the Stamp Act to get more revenue from the colonies. n Colonists had to buy special stamps to put on legal documents, dice, and playing cards. n Newspapers had to be printed on special stamped paper. n Affected people of every colony and social class. n

The Stamp Act (1765)

Stamp Act

Protesting the Stamp Act Colonists protested in a petition asking Parliament to repeal the Stamp and Sugar Acts. n Many colonists agreed to boycott British goods. n Colonists who organized boycotts called themselves the Sons and Daughters of Liberty. Boycott: refuse to buy Repeal: to do away with n

Stamp Act Protests

Tar and Feathering

Stamp Act

Key People Figures and Groups n n Prime Minister George Grenville Patrick Henry – gave a speech in the House of Burgesses against the Stamp Act-” I know not what course others may take but as for me, give me liberty or give me death. ”

Key People Figures and Groups Sons of Liberty – Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Patrick Henry were all members. It was a secret society made up of merchants and people directly affected. n Colonists n King George III (“Mad” King George). n Parliament – passed taxes on colonies n Ben Franklin spoke to Parliament against the Stamp Act. n

Key People Figures and Groups-Continued British Prime Minister George Grenville n Patrick Henry – gave a speech in the House of Burgesses against the Stamp Act-” I know not what course others may take but as for me, give me liberty or give me death. ” n Colonists ( Patriots and Loyalists) n

Questions? n What are Patriots? n What are Loyalists?

Patriots and Loyalists n Patriots- strong supporters of American Independence n Loyalists- colonists who did not want independence from Great Britain

Sons of Liberty

Historical Significance/Importance n n One of the things that eventually leads us to the Revolution. British violating cherished idea of “NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION …” Colonies asserting their will for the first time British response: Colonies are disobedient children who need to be shown their place.

What does this mean?

Definition n "No taxation without representation" is a slogan originating during the 1750 s and 1760 s that summarized a primary grievance of the British colonists in the Thirteen Colonies, which was one of the major causes of the American Revolution

Outcomes n n n n Stamp Act Congress. 9 Colonies sent a letter to Parliament and King explaining position Boycotts – colonists say they won’t buy the taxed goods (merchants in NYC against importing British goods) Non-importation Agreements Sons of Liberty (tar & feather) & Daughters of Liberty (boycott foreign made goods, homespun clothes became symbol of resistance), and rioting in NYC (burned gov’s coach in bonfire, destroyed tax collector’s house) Repeal of Stamp Act March 1766 Declaratory Act of 1766: we are still the boss! Townshend Acts from Champagne Charlie: paint, glass, lead, tea, etc.