Taxation and Rebellion
The Stamp Act ignites outrage among Americans as it imposes direct taxes on everyday items, leading to calls for revolution and the formation of the Sons of Liberty. Despite Parliament's repeal of the Stamp and Sugar Acts, tensions escalate with the Townshend program, prompting boycotts and violent confrontations in Boston. The struggle over who has the right to tax continues to deepen the divide between colonial Americans and British authorities.In this clip
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