USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Repeal of the Stamp Act. The act was repealed, and the colonies abandoned their ban on imported British goods.

Detailed explanation-2: -In summary, the repeal of the Stamp Act was successful because Britain realized the distinction between internal and external taxes. Parliament had tried to extend its authority over the colonies’ internal affairs and failed but continued to collect duties in its ports to regulate trade and as revenue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tax commissioners were threatened and quit their jobs out of fear; others simply did not succeed in collecting any money. As Franklin wrote in 1766, the “Stamp Act would have to be imposed by force.” Unable to do so, Parliament repealed the Stamp Act just one year later, on March 18, 1766.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Act’s repeal, however, was followed that same day with the Declaratory Act, which maintained that the British Parliament had the right and authority to legislate for the colonies in all cases whatsoever.