The Stamp Act of 1765
A. required the consent of the colonial assemblies before going into effect.
B. actually affected only a few New England merchants.
C. helped to unite the colonies in opposition to the English government.
D. provided much needed revenue to the American colonies.
E. was consistent with traditional parliamentary efforts to regulate commerce.
Answer: C
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