The Stamp Act of 1765
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- Marvelous Idea Grenville. We shall make it an act at once.
- With the signing of this new act, the colonists shall now pay an extra tax on every item purchased.
- 15 dollars? It is usually only 10, why is it now 15?
- Thank you sir that will be 15 dollars
- I do not agree with this, but it must be done and it is now the law.
- A new act was passed that unfortunately has put at tax on every purchase made. I´m sorry sir.
- George Grenville proposes a new act to put a tax on items purchased. it is passed by parliament.
- This is completely outrageous!
- Britain´s infringement on the colonists rights caused the blood of theses sons of liberty to recoil within them.
- I agree! I was in that room when it happened, and I disagreed with their judgement. I am Colonel Isaac Barre.
- A colonist attempts to buy something but is surprised by the heavy price.
- Hm.. ¨Sons of Liberty¨, I think I´ll name a rebellion group after that!! Thank you Colonel Barre.
- The seller explains that the new act makes it so there is a tax on every item.
- This tax is ridiculous! We are the sons of liberty! And we demand justice!
- Both are angry and the seller goes on a long speech about parliament.
- The colonial man gets an idea to make a rebellious force.
- The Sons of Liberty outside of Parliament building outraged.
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