Question

The Stamp Act ( March 22, 1765) was notable because ____ ___ ____
A) the simple act of having it directly led to real change in British policy
B)the delegates at the Stamp Act congress threatened violence if their demands were not met
C)it was the first a majority of the colonies had united for a common goal
D)it was held without the consent of the legislature of any of the colonies
E) it demanded representation in Parliament for the colonies and warned of wholesale rejection of any forthcoming British policy until representation was granted.

Answer 1

Hint: The seven-year from 1756 to 1763, known in America as the French and Indian war, resulted in the British victory at a great financial cost. This war was primarily against the British expansion and was fought by America and India.

Complete answer: Option A: The Act of parliament of Great Britain which imposed a direct tax on the British colonies in America was referred to as The stamp Act of 1765. After the French and Indian war, the main aim of introducing the tax was to pay for British military troops placed in the American colonies, therefore they were asked to pay tax on every piece of the printed paper, including newspapers, legal documents or anything. The act was very unpopular among colonists as they believed that it was an infringement of their right as Englishmen to be taxed. They sent petitions and protested against the Stamp Act with the slogan “ No taxation without representation” soon protests and demonstrations increased in number and grew in size.
Options B, C, D and E can be eliminated according to the question.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Note: On 18 March 1766, the Stamp Act was repealed, as the British manufacturers and merchants pressurized the Parliament by boycotting their exports to the colonies.