One of the men involved in the riot is arrested. The townspeople threaten to destroy more homes if he is not released. He is let go, but eventually put back in jail and tried. He is the only person tried in connection with the riot. He is found guilty and punished with a fine.
The Stamp Act is repealed before it goes into effect so Swallow never carries out his duties as tax collector. But, the Stamp Act Crisis is only the beginning of the tension between Parliament and the North American colonies.
The Stamp Act is repealed before it goes into effect so Swallow never carries out his duties as tax collector. But, the Stamp Act Crisis is only the beginning of the tension between Parliament and the North American colonies.