The Stamp Act of 1765
A) provided much needed revenue to the American colonies.
B) actually affected only a few New England merchants.
C) was consistent with traditional parliamentary efforts to regulate commerce.
D) helped to unite the colonies in opposition to the English government.
E) required the consent of the colonial assemblies before going into effect.

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The Stamp Act of 1765 helped to unite the colonies in opposition to the English government. This act required colonists to purchase special stamped paper for every legal document, license, newspaper, pamphlet, and almanac, and imposed heavy excise taxes on legal documents. This was seen as an infringement on the colonists' rights and the act was met with widespread protests and boycotts. The colonies came together to form the Stamp Act Congress and issued the Declaration of Rights and Grievances, stating their objections to the act and demanding its repeal. The opposition to the Stamp Act played a pivotal role in the lead-up to the American Revolution.