The Most Important Reason for Repeal of the Stamp Act

question 10

Multiple Choice

The most important reason for repeal of the Stamp Act was the

• A) formal protests made by colonial assemblies.
• B) replacement of Grenville as prime minister by Lord Rockingham.
• C) nonimportation movement.
• D) threat of even more violent and destructive mob action.

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Definitions:

Era of Good Feelings

A period in United States history characterized by national unity and a lack of partisan political divisions, roughly between 1815 and 1825.

War of 1812

The War of 1812 was a military conflict between the United States and the British Empire, primarily over British restrictions on American trade and the impressment of American sailors.

Events

Events are occurrences or activities that take place at a certain time and place, often notable for their impact or significance.

Missouri Compromise

An agreement passed in 1820 allowing Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state and Maine as a free state, establishing a precedent for the future admission of states in pairs.