| Description |
1 online resource (x, 310 pages) |
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Published for the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, Williamsburg, Virginia |
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Published for the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture, Williamsburg, Virginia
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| Contents |
pt. 1. Absolute authority and inalienable right. Prologue ; Francis Bernard, Royal Governor ; The Sugar Act ; John Robinson, Collector of Customs ; The Stamp Act ; Daniel Dulany, Pamphleteer ; Resolution. -- pt. 2. Road to revolution. Action: Boston sets the pace ; Contagion: Riots and resignations ; Nullification: Ports and courts ; Direction: Sons of Liberty. -- pt. 3. Patterns of loyalty. Thomas Hutchinson ; Jared Ingersoll ; John Hughes. -- pt. 4. Revolution delayed. Repeal ; Conclusion ; Epilogue |
| Summary |
The Stamp Act, the first direct tax on the American colonies, provoked an immediate and violent response. This book identifies the issues that caused the confrontation and explores the ways in which the conflict was a prelude to the American Revolution |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765)
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| SUBJECT |
Stamp Act (Great Britain : 1765) fast |
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HISTORY -- United States -- Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)
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HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- General.
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War -- Causes
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140149
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
History
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Morgan, Helen M., author
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Institute of Early American History and Culture (Williamsburg, Va.)
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| ISBN |
9781469603698 |
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1469603691 |
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9780807899793 |
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0807899798 |
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