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Question
The ‘Stamp Act’ of 1765, passed by ______ made it obligatory to purchase stamps for important documents.
Options
France
Spain
England
America
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Solution
The ‘Stamp Act’ of 1765, passed by England made it obligatory to purchase stamps for important documents.
Explanation:
- The British Parliament (England) passed the Stamp Act of 1765.
- For newspapers, legal documents, and other publications, the American colonists had to buy and use specially stamped paper.
- One of the main reasons why Americans were unhappy and ultimately led to the American Revolution was this deed.
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