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The Stamp Act Congress consisting of delegates from nine of the thirteen colonies met in 1765 at ___________.

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Philadelphia
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New York City
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Boston
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Oregon
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The correct option is A New York City
The Stamp Act Congress was held in New York in October 1765. The Stamp Act was a British parliamentary attempt to raise revenue through direct taxation of all colonial commercial and legal papers, newspapers, pamphlets, cards, almanacs, and dice.This led to the Stamp Act Congress which was the first gathering of elected representatives from nine colonies to protest against the new taxation.

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