Why Did the British Pass the Stamp Act of 1765

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why did the British pass the Stamp Act of 1765?

• A) to punish the colonists for pursuing independence
• B) to help fund the French and Indian War
• C) to help them colonize Africa
• D) to allow them to cut taxes in Great Britain

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