A Colonial Family’s Reaction to the Stamp Act As Mr. Plant burst in the door, Mrs. Plant and the kids were preparing the food and setting the table. It was a cold March, and not much could be done with the frozen soil. Since the Plants farmed for most of their money, they didn't make as much as they us usually did. The Plants weren't poor, but they weren't rich, either. "I do not believe this!" cried Mr. Plant as he set his coat down. "Parliament is taxing us for basic goods. And they didn't ask for our consent! Here's some proof. " He pulled a paper and the paper read:"WHEREAS by an act made in the last session of parliament, several duties were granted, continued, and appropriated, towards defraying the expences of defending, protecting, and securing, the British colonies and plantations in America: and whereas it is …show more content…
"What? How did you find out?" inquired Mrs. Plant. "I was at the market, buying some paper and ink, and the vendor asked for the tax. I asked him 'What tax?' and he said that Parliament had enforced a new tax on certain things." "How much is it?" Robert, their youngest son, asked. "It varies from item to item. It's not that bad of a tax, but what really makes me angry is the fact that they didn't ask us first. They just did it." "Those British don't know who they're messing with." Mrs. Plant says defiantly. "Just because they're in debt from the war does not mean they should take OUR money! This is crazy!" Mrs. Plant suddenly got an idea. "I know! We could boycott British goods!" "That's a great idea. But how will we get our basic goods?" Mr. Plant inquired. Paul, the middle child, decided he wanted to be a part of the discussion."We could make our own paper and ink!" Everyone seemed to agree with