Unit 2 Lesson 4: (FINAL) Stamp Act Slides
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- Are you tired of being taxed without representation? The Stamp Act is a direct attack on the rights and freedoms of colonists. Stand with us and demand fair representation in the decision making process.
- a colonist breaking free from chains
- The French and Indian War has left Great Britain in debt. The Stamp Act is necessary to pay off these debts and fund the protection of our expanding territories. Without this tax, we risk losing our hard-won gains.
- Paying for War: The Real Cost of Expansion
- Stamp Tax Increases Prices on Everyday Items
- The Stamp Act, passed by the British government in 1765, required colonists to pay a tax on printed materials such as newspapers, legal documents, and even playing cards. This tax was imposed without the consent of the colonists, who had no representation in the British government. This unjust tax will lead to increased prices on everyday items and a further burden on already struggling colonists. Many colonists saw this act as a violation of their rights as British citizens and an infringement on their freedom. Stand with us in opposition to this oppressive tax and demand fair representation in the decision making process.
- Tax Paid
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