Seen as a violation of rights, the Act sparks violent demonstrations in several Colonies. ![]() Parliament enacts (March 22) the Stamp Act to impose control and help defray the cost of keeping troops in America to control the colonists, imposing a tax on many types of printed materials used in the colonies.These Acts, coming during the economic slump that followed the French and Indian War, are resented by the colonists and lead to protest The Sugar Act (April 5), intended to raise revenues, and the Currency Act (September 1), prohibiting the colonies from issuing paper money, are passed by Parliament. ![]()
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