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Which of the following best describes the Stamp Act? *

A)It was a declaration by King George III to "stamp out" the rebellion in the colonies.
B)It was a tax on all paper products which required colonists to purchase a stamp from the British government.
C)It doubled the price of sending mail throughout the colonies.
D)it was a tax on tea, which required all tea sold in the colonies to have King George III's "stamp" of approval.

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

It was the first direct tax imposed on American colonists.

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