Why Did the British Government Institute the Stamp Act? How

question 45

Short Answer

Why did the British government institute the Stamp Act? How did the colonists act? Who were the leaders of the colonial response? Why did "respectable gentlemen" decide that they had to "keep an explosive situation from getting out of hand"?

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Definitions:

Social Class

A division of society based on social and economic status.

Everyday Class Consciousness

Awareness of one’s own social status and that of others.

Wealthier Member

Refers to an individual or entity within a group or society possessing significantly more financial resources or wealth compared to the other members.

Cultural Capital

The non-financial social assets that promote social mobility beyond economic means, such as education, intellect, style of speech, dress, or physical appearance.