The Stamp Act Congress met in response to the Stamp Act imposed by the British Parliament which taxed printed materials in the American colonies to help pay for the Seven Years' War. Delegates from 9 of the 13 colonies attended to decide how to respond, resulting in widespread boycotts among colonists and encouraging unity and cooperation between the different colonies, representing an important step towards realizing independence.

1. Stamp Act Congress

2. Stamp Act Imposed by British Parliament in American colonies Printed materials carry a tax stamp Beneficial for the 7 Years’ War Met with resistance

3. Stamp Act Congress Conference to decide what to do 9/13 colonies attended (Georgia, North Carolina, New H., Virginia) Many disputes William Ruggles, president of Congress, refused to sign

4. Results Widespread boycotts among colonists Encouraged delegates from different colonies to talk Unity Step forward in realizing independence