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Which of the following was the main reason that American colonists opposed the Stamp Act of 1765?
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Which of the following was the main reason that American colonists opposed the Stamp Act of 1765?

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Taxation without representation

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The main reason was that this was the first act that taxed colonists individually. All previous taxation was about export goods, while this one taxed everyone who ever wanted to use a stamp.
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