2: Patrick Henry and Boston Get Pissed about Taxes
History That Doesn't Suck
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Debate on Taxation and Representation
This chapter discusses the implementation and implications of the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act in 1765. It explores the constitutional questions surrounding taxation and virtual representation. Various perspectives are presented, including arguments for and against the acts, and the chapter highlights the impact of Patrick Henry's passionate speech on the house.
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