Includes bibliographical references (pages 42-46) and index.
Summary
"Covers the Stamp Act of 1765 as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.
Contents
England's thirteen American colonies -- A taxing situation -- "Taxation without representation is tyranny!" -- The Sons of Liberty -- Boston's Stamp Act riots -- Congress gathers to fight -- England's huge failure -- The act that sparked a war