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Williamsburg, Virginia
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place where Patrick Henry made a fiery speech before the House of Burgesses
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New York City, New York
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leaders from nine colonies to urge Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act (called Stamp Act Congress)
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Boston, Massachusetts
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city where Samuel Adams and other Sons of Liberty members created a life-sized puppet of the local stamp agent and hung it from a tree
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King George lll
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King of Britain during the American Revolution
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Patrick Henry
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Virginia lawyer and Patriot known for his bold speeches for American Independence
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Samuel Adams
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Boston Patriot and founder of the Sons of Liberty
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Mercy Otis Warren
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Patriot writer who wrote articles and plays in support of the American Revolution
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Parliament
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Britain's lawmaking assembly
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Stamp Act
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Law passed by Parliament in1765 that taxed printed materials in the 13 colonies
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repeal
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to cancel
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