Newport's Stamp Act Crisis
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Swallow  denies Parliament's authority to pass the Sugar Act. When the Stamp Act is passed, his views are tested again.


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The Stamp Act is a tax on all paper documents, including newspapers and legal documents, 
meant to raise revenue for Great Britain's defense of the colonies. Critics say that this is a huge violation of colonial rights because colonists aren't represented in Parliament and are already taxed by their own elected assemblies. However, supporters believe the tax is necessary to raise money for the Crown. Should he speak out against the tax?
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