Stamp Act Protests
During the 1760s, the British were fighting
the Seven Years’ War with the French. To fund
that war, the British increased taxes in the
American colony, including passing the Stamp
Act of 1765. This act taxed many documents,
including newspapers and playing cards.
In response, many colonists protested.
Some colonists refused to use any imported
materials from Britain that were not crucial
to survival. Others protested by writing
opinionated pieces in newspapers. Because
of these passionate protests, the law was
overturned by 1766.
The Funeral Procession of Miss Americ-Stamp [Bb 612 R299]
When and where did this happen? What was going on at this time?
Trussell, John B. B. The Revolutionary War in Pennsylvania. [Va* .7421 P412 v.2]
Warren, Mercy Otis. History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American
Revolution: interspersed with biographical, political and moral observations.
Indianapolis: Liberty Classics, 1988. [E208. W29 1988].
What were the colonists taking a stand against? Why did they make it?
Bradford Family Papers [1863]
RR Logan Collection of John Dickinson [0380]
Thomas McKean Papers [0405]
Clifford Family Papers [0136]
John Hughes Papers [0302]
William Smith Papers [Am.159]
Questions to consider: What was the result of these actions? What
happened after this protest? How did this protest affect the future of
the United States of America?