Stamp Act Congress (1765)

The colonists…

• rejected the Stamp Act.

• declared their loyalty to Britain.

• asserted that Parliament had no right to tax the colonies.

* The colonists began to boycott British goods.

* In 1766, Parliament repealed the Stamp Act.

• Items such as glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea were taxed.

• Writs of assistance were used to search for smuggled goods.

• Colonists signed nonimportation agreements.

• More people joined the Sons and Daughters of Liberty. – groups which protested against British policies.