How did British policies fuel colonial grievances?

What does the 'M' in Melcon stand for?

• Main Idea

• Message

• Method

• Motivation

Why did Franklin argue the Stamp Act was unfair?

• It was an internal tax without representation

• It was only applied to certain colonies

• It was too expensive

• It was not approved by the King

What economic argument did Franklin use against the Stamp Act?

• The colonies had no money to pay the tax

• The tax was too high

• The tax was unfairly distributed

• The tax was not needed

What was the broader impact of Franklin's arguments?

• They became the foundation for a revolution

• They led to a new tax law

• They caused a financial crisis

• They were ignored by Parliament