In 1765. Britain's Parliament passed the Stamp Act This law required the colonists to
purchase a stamp for all printed materials.
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Which statement best summarizes the response of South Carolina to the passing of
the Stamp Act?
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The Sons of Liberty formed to protect the officials responsible for enforcing the
act
While many did not agree with the new act, the colonists decided it was best to
follow the new law.
Colonists in Charles Town protested until officials agreed not to enforce the act.
South Carolina representatives unsuccessfully encouraged other colonies to
boycott the act.