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__Stamp and Townshend Acts__ **Stamp Act:** Law passed by Parliament that raised tax money by requiring colonists to pay for an official stamp whenever they bought paper items such as newspapers, licenses, and legal documents.

The __Stamp Act__ was passed in the Spring of 1765 by King George and Parliment.


 * Townshend Acts:** Laws passed by Parliament placing duties on certain items inported by the colonists.

The __Townshend Act__ was passed in the 1767 by British Parliament. 

  