Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Resolutions of the Stamp Act Congress

Complaints

  1. English Rights
  2. No Taxation without representation
  3. Right to secure private property
  4. Trial by jury
  5. Right to petition
  6. Local government


Action

  • Possible veiled threat to boycott
  • No direct threat of action


Audience

  • Crown & Parliament - explicitly stated


Effect

  • Contributed to the dialogue that led to the repeal of the Stamp Act

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