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Why did many colonist boycott British goods

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The subsequent Currency Act prohibited issuing colonial currency and required payment in sterling coin for British goods. These acts disrupted colonial trade with foreign ports such as the French West Indies and stirred up resentment among Colonists. Colonists began boycotting British goods in retaliation to these measures. Stamp or Stand Trial

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The main reason why many colonist boycotted British goods was because they felt that it was unfair that the British were places taxes on these goods--given the fact that the colonists had no representation in Parliament.
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