On March 22, 1765, the stamp act, was enforced by British Parliament, “requiring the use of stamp and stamped paper for official documents, commercial writings, and various articles.” The act caused outrage within the thirteen colonies because Americans felt that they were unfairly taxed for British efforts in the French and Indian War. In turn, American’s demanded “no …show more content…
What English powers failed to realize is that the continuous efforts against American’s through the Boston Port Act, only fueled the fire of resentment against Great Britain. “The British Government is pursuing a regular plan at the expense of law and justice. To overthrow our constitutional rights and liberties.” George Washington explains that acts such as the Boston Port Act are unlawful and that colonists need to realize that revolt is necessary to halt these unjust acts against America. Washington's words proved to be insightful in the effort against England. The Boston Port act was the final stretch colonists were willing to take from the British. As a result, colonists tried to group together to form an army against British soldiers, starting the American