The stamp act enclosed things such as taxes, power and freedom of speech. It also brought a New system of government; where the rich and powerful could lead, but there was also an alternative that the hierarchy didn't agree with. This alternative states that without Kings or noblemen people could govern themselves. In 1760 a man by the name of Benjamin Franklin changed things because he was blessed to be the most powerful. A new future for the British entitled freedom and province. I believe that Benjamin Franklin; being so powerful changed things just because he could. He could literally do whatever he wanted and he did. Many people looked up to him as he was very intelligent and powerful. When I look at my 100 dollar bill with Benjamin Franklin on it; I wonder why or what he did to get on that bill. After all it is the biggest bill that's worth the most. I believe the British looked up to him and wanted to be like him; that is why they were British, wanted to be British and loved being British. The stamp act tried to reduce everyone to the same level and had to draw a line between Great Britain and the colonies. When people had the power to tax they would also have the power to destroy. For an end result the stamp act; it was rightfully a bad Idea to most people because people couldn't do anything about paying taxes but they could hang the people enforcing the taxes. Overall the stamp act was repealed.
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