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The Stamp Act

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Library of Congress, a look at "Four Centuries of British-American Relations." This site is about the American Revolution and provides artifacts from that time such as The Stamp Act manuscript, a proof sheet of stamps,...
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Pamphlet, an Act for Granting and Applying Certain Stamp Duties Stamp Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides details surrounding the passage of another attempt by the British to tax the American colonies, the Stamp Act. Includes original supporting documents and great teacher resources.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Annie Oakley

For Students 9th - 10th
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1994 of Annie Oakley, famous for her acts in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in the late 1800s. Includes a short passage on her life and contributions.
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Proof Sheet of 1d Stamp Duties for Newspapers

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Library of Congress, a look at "Four Centuries of British-American Relations." This site is about the American Revolution and provides artifacts from that time such as The Stamp Act manuscript, a proof sheet of stamps,...
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The Repeal or Funeral of Miss Americ Stamp

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Library of Congress, a look at "Four Centuries of British-American Relations." This site is about the American Revolution and provides artifacts from that time such as The Stamp Act manuscript, a proof sheet of stamps,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Designation of Members to the General Stamp Act Congress, 1765

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the British Colonies showing the colonies participating in the Stamp Act Congress of 1765 held in Federal Hall, New York City. The map shows the number of delegates from each colony, and the colonies that refused to call...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate in Early Colonial America

For Students 9th - 10th
Several examples of pots for coffee, tea, and chocolate from the colonial period. Learn how Americans adopted the practice of drinking coffee and tea, and how this practice affected society, daily life, and the decorative art created by...
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Letter From the Sons of Liberty to John Adams, 5 February 1766

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed overview of the formation of protest groups called the "Sons of Liberty" that sprang up in response to the Stamp Act. Includes a list of supporting documents and great resources for teachers.
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Boston Tea Party

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Library of Congress, a look at "Four Centuries of British-American Relations." This site is about the American Revolution and provides artifacts from that time such as The Stamp Act manuscript, a proof sheet of stamps,...
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Letter From Thomas Whately to John Temple, 14 August 1764

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides details surrounding the passage of another attempt by the British to tax the American colonies, the Stamp Act. Includes original supporting documents and great teacher resources.