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AP Success - AP US History: Taxation Without Representation

Colonists came to resent the revenue acts implemented by Parliament. The account below, describes the colonial reaction to the Stamp Act.
There is a violent spirit of opposition raised on the Continent against the execution of the Stamp Act, the mob in Boston have carried it very high against Mr. Oliver the Secry (a Town born child) for his acceptance of an office in consequence of that act. They have even proceeded to some violence, and burnt him in Effigy &c. They threaten to pull down & burn the Stamp Office now building, and that they will hold every man as Infamous that shall presume to carry the Stamp Act into Execution; so that it is thought Mr. Oliver will resign. I don’t find any such turbulent spirit to prevail among us, if it should, the means are in our Hands to prevent any tumults or Insults; what the consequences may be in the Colonies who have no military force to keep the rabble in order, I cannot pretend to say.
Hinshelwood, Archibald. "Report on reaction to the Stamp Act," 1765.

Question 1

Short answer
Briefly describe ONE colonial response to the Stamp Act described in the excerpt.

Question 2

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Briefly explain ONE short-term effect of the events described in the excerpt.

Question 3

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Briefly explain ONE long-term effect of the events described in the excerpt on the relationship between Britain and its American colonies.

Question 4

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Briefly explain how ONE specific historical development related to taxation without representation contributed to the American Revolution.

Question 5

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Briefly describe ONE specific historical example of taxation without representation in the American colonies.

Question 6

Short answer
Briefly describe ONE specific historical response to taxation without representation in the American colonies.

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