Taxation Without Representation

In 1765, a single act of Parliament ignited a revolution. The Stamp Act, a direct tax on American colonists, sparked fierce protests. This event would eventually lead to the birth of a new nation. “Taxation without representation” became a powerful rallying cry. This slogan captured the colonists’ frustration with paying taxes without a voice in Parliament. It struck at the heart of what freedom meant to the colonists. George Washington, the future first U.S. President, recognized the growing crisis. He… Read More »Taxation Without Representation: Colonial America