When the United States was first forged from the American Revolution, many unacceptable trade policies such as the _____ imposed on the colonies by ministers of King George III led to the colonies’ successful commitment to separate from England.

Question

When the United States was first forged from the American Revolution, many unacceptable trade policies such as the _____ imposed on the colonies by ministers of King George III led to the colonies’ successful commitment to separate from England.

a. Townshend Act
b. Stamp Act
c. Sugar Act
d. Declaratory Act

Answer 1

b. Stamp Act

The Stamp Act was one of several pieces of legislation imposed by the British government that contributed to the growing dissatisfaction among the American colonies, ultimately leading to the American Revolution. The Stamp Act of 1765 required that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper produced in London, carrying an embossed revenue stamp. This act affected a wide array of documents and was seen as a direct attempt by England to raise revenue from the colonies without the consent of the colonial legislatures, leading to the cry of "no taxation without representation." The resentment and resistance it caused in the colonies played a significant role in the push toward independence.