The Stamp Act And Corruption In Britain

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The British wanted to gain control over corruption, where the colonists settled, and to improve revenue. Therefore, the colonies began to boycott the imported British goods until further notice that the Stamp Act was revoked. Another group, consisted of women, the Daughters of Liberty, was established in efforts to boycott clothing and tea imported by Britain (Schultz, 2013). Furthermore, the group of women started producing their own clothes. People who chose to wear these clothes were considered as protesters. Eventually, the port for Britain was closed which led Britain to consider removing the Stamp Act. The next attempt to remove Britain's acts was for the colonists to begin rioting, which was the most effective form of rebellion