Stamp Act Repealed

Boston, March 1766:   Huzzah! King George and Parliament have voted to repeal the Stamp Act and end the tax on paper in the colonies. William Pitt of England is to be honored with a commemorative coin; he was instrumental in convincing the King and his Parliament members that the colonists should not be taxed without proper representation.

The Boston Local

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3 thoughts on “Stamp Act Repealed

  1. Thank goodness for this mans choice. I wish I could meet this guy to thank him for confronting the king. I am just delighted to hear this news.

  2. Huzzah! This is the best news we have heard in too long a time to remember! It has been too long scince I have bought a coppy of The Boston Local myself due to the taxes.

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