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America - The Stamp Act - Burning the Stamps
American Colonists burn papers bearing the Stamps required under The Stamp Act of March 22, 1765. The new tax was imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. Ships papers, legal documents, licenses, newspapers, other publications, and even playing cards were taxed. This act was highly unpopular as this print shows. Date: 1766
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Media ID 23092684
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1760s 1765 1766 Bearing Burn Burning Burns Colonists Highly Imposed Papers Piece Pillory Stamp Stamps Taxation Taxed Taxes Unpopular
10"x8" Photo Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.3cm x 25.4cm (7.2" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful image captures the intense anger and defiance of the American colonists in response to the Stamp Act of March 22, 1765. The new tax imposed by the British Parliament required colonists to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used, including legal documents, newspapers, and even playing cards. The taxation without representation infuriated the colonists, who saw it as yet another attempt by the British to control their lives and drain their resources. In this print, a group of colonists are shown gathered around a pillory, fiercely burning papers bearing the hated stamps. The flames consume the documents, symbolizing the colonists' rejection of the Stamp Act and their determination to resist British tyranny. The intensity of the scene is heightened by the colonists' determined expressions and the ominous clouds gathering in the background. The Stamp Act was highly unpopular and sparked widespread protests and boycotts throughout the colonies. It marked a turning point in the relationship between the American colonies and Great Britain, fueling the growing sense of national identity and setting the stage for the Revolutionary War. This image is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the American colonists in their fight for self-governance and freedom from British rule.
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