Colonists objected to the enactment of the Stamp Act in 1765 because
A) it was a very expensive tax.
B) they believed it could not be repealed.
C) they objected strenuously to the Stamp Act's naked violation of the political principle of "no taxation without representation."
D) they opposed all taxes.
E) they desired immediate political independence from Great Britain.

Question

Colonists objected to the enactment of the Stamp Act in 1765 because
A) it was a very expensive tax.
B) they believed it could not be repealed.
C) they objected strenuously to the Stamp Act's naked violation of the political principle of "no taxation without representation."
D) they opposed all taxes.
E) they desired immediate political independence from Great Britain.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The colonists objected to the Stamp Act because it violated the principle of "no taxation without representation," as they had no representatives in the British Parliament to voice their concerns or consent to the tax.

Colonists Objected to the Enactment of the Stamp Act in 1765