The Stamp Act Created Such a Stir in the Colonies

question 24

Multiple Choice

The Stamp Act created such a stir in the colonies because

• A) it was established by the King without Parliament's approval.
• B) lawyers were offended that they could be jailed for not using the correct stamp on legal documents.
• C) it was the first direct tax Parliament imposed on the colonies.
• D) none of the revenue raised would be spent within the colonies themselves.
• E) Benjamin Franklin went public with his opposition to it.

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