The Stamp Act Congress: Declaration of Rights and Grievances (1765)

Eleven years before the Declaration of Independence, the American colonies were still trying to convince Britain that they were entitled to the rights of British subjects. In October 1765, delegates from nine of the thirteen colonies met in New York for the Stamp Act Congress, and on October 19 they adopted the Declaration of Rights and Grievances.These men were not declaring independence. They professed loyalty to the king, but they drew a line: no taxation without consent, trial by jury, and the right to petition their government. Parliament repealed the Stamp Act in 1766, but passed the Declaratory Act the very same day. The tax disappeared. The argument did not.Hear the document in their own words, as we begin our journey through the original documents of the American founding.Founding of America playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrHxt4CpfgezohDMDP-Em1hnsDel0WbgDA note about the voice: speaking for long stretches is hard on my voice, so these episodes are narrated with an AI voice. It is how I can keep bringing you the books, sermons, and old documents I love. When the author is a man, you will hear a man's voice.I make educational comics for Christian homeschool families, on church history, science, and travel. You can find them, plus free printables, at https://www.thewanderingpilgrims.com. The Comics Club ($8/month) gets you the whole comics library: https://www.thewanderingpilgrims.com/comics-clubYou can also support the work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheWanderingPilgrimsFind me here: Instagram @thewanderingpilgrims, X @WanderPilgrims, Facebook, and YouTube @TheWanderingPilgrims#stampact #americanrevolution #foundingdocuments