Essay Archive - Colonists' Fight For Freedom From England
Colonists' Fight For Freedom From England
England wanted to control the colonies. Their plan was to gain power over
America so they would be able to tax the colonists. In an attempt to get money,
from the colonies, England passed several acts, the Stamp Act and the Quartering
Act. The Quartering Act stated that the colonists had to provide food and
shelter for the royal troops. The Stamp Act required the colonists to buy a
stamp when they purchased certain items. The Stamp Act angered everyone because
it hit everyone's pocketbook. Colonists acted strongly and quickly, the Stam....
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