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The Road to Revolution
After the Stamp Act was repealed and the Declaratory Ac t was passed, it was one of the first times that a government or parliament listened to it's people. -
The People Involved
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What was it?
Parliament could pass laws over the colonies in "all cases whatsoever". -
The reaction
The reaction the act being passed was a celebratory time for the residents of the colonies, because they were able to look forward to the new things from the act. -
Reaction continued...
The American colonists felt respected by the British government -
British government
They would find another way to raise revenue from the colonies. -
Quote
"Great Britain protects America; America is bound to yield obedience. If not, tell me when the Americans were emancipated. -
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"And now will these Americans, children planted by our care, nourished by our indulgence... will they grudge to Contribute... to relieve us... the burden under which we live?" -
The Beginning
In 1766, it all started because the Stamp Act ended and on the same day the Declaratory Act was passed and gave hope to the colonies. -
How the People felt about the Stamp Act
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A meeting held
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The Road to Revolution continued...
It exhibited how freedom of speech and freedom of press was used and still is used to go against the government.
