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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Pitt on the Stamp Act

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of British Prime Minister William Pitt's actual speech to Parliament describing his disapproval of the Stamp Act and why he felt it should be repealed.
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Yale University

Yale Law School: Resolutions of the Continental Congress, 1765

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the primary text of the resolutions against the Stamp Act sent to King George III.
Website
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Frontier Fosters Self Reliance

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on the theory that because the King had given the colonists so many freedoms, and he had problems on the home-front, the colonists' will was strengthened. This contributed to the Revolution. There are links to Virginia's First...
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This Nation

This nation.com: Resolutions of the Stamp Act Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the full text of the resolutions of the Stamp Act Congress.
Handout
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Richard Henry Lee

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief, chronological history of the important events in the life of Richard Henry Lee. Provides good information and links.
Activity
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: John Dickinson's Writings

For Students 9th - 10th
The site discusses political writings by John Dickinson concerning the British Parliament's right to tax the colonies without representation and against the Stamp Act. Dated 1907-21.