Repeal of the Stamp Act 1766
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
historical event
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| gptkbp:context |
taxation without representation
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:followedBy |
gptkb:Declaratory_Act_1766
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
marked a turning point in colonial relations
demonstrated colonial resistance paved the way for future independence movements influenced future tax policies set a precedent for future legislation contributed to the emergence of revolutionary leaders highlighted the importance of representation in governance demonstrated the effectiveness of colonial activism encouraged political discourse in colonies fostered a sense of unity among diverse colonies highlighted the role of public opinion increased awareness of rights among colonists increased political engagement among colonists inspired other colonial movements led to greater organization among colonies led to the eventual Declaration of Independence influenced_the_drafting_of_the_U.S._Constitution influenced_the_development_of_American_political_thought influenced_British_colonial_policy shifted_power_dynamics_between_Britain_and_colonies contributed_to_the_rise_of_American_identity set_the_stage_for_future_conflicts_with_Britain led_to_the_eventual_establishment_of_self-governance_in_America marked_the_decline_of_British_authority_in_the_colonies led_to_the_formation_of_groups_like_the_Sons_of_Liberty |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Repeal of the Stamp Act 1766
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| gptkbp:impact |
economic relief for colonists
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
colonial protests
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| gptkbp:keyFigures |
gptkb:Benjamin_Franklin
gptkb:William_Pitt gptkb:Charles_Townshend |
| gptkbp:ledTo |
gptkb:American_Revolution
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:British_Parliament
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| gptkbp:precededBy |
Stamp Act 1765
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| gptkbp:publicAccess |
celebrations in colonies
protests_in_Britain |
| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
gptkb:Boston_Tea_Party
gptkb:Second_Continental_Congress gptkb:Boston_Massacre gptkb:First_Continental_Congress Intolerable Acts |
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
increased colonial unity
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| gptkbp:significance |
reduced_tensions_between_Britain_and_American_colonies
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| gptkbp:type |
legislative action
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| gptkbp:year |
1766
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