Argumentive Speech About Stamp Act
During a speech to the House of Commons, William Pitt argued that the Stamp Act, imposed by Mr. George Crenville, should be repealed. Pitt, later on in his argument, emphasized that America was the victim of injustice brought upon them by the English and unfortunately, they were having to pay for it. Colonel Barré, who also opposed the Stamp Act had said: “Your oppressions planted them in America.” The American colonists were willing to put their lives on the line and risk everything while moving to a new, undiscovered land, instead of being stuck with having to deal with England in all of it’s high and mighty glory. This feeling of unfair treatment was also conveyed by Pitt when he pointed out that the amount of money being collected from the colonies, is the same amount as the funds from the last war that the English had fought (and won). Not only was this to be seen as unjust from the eyes of the colonists, but it also was a sign that England held themselves and Englishmen in higher regards and believed that they were to be treated better.
In the time coming up to the passing of the Stamp Act, Egland had abandoned it’s former post at the gates of benign neglect and had become more strict with its other laws. However, colonists did not presume that England would cross the line over into taxing without consent. Slowly, the information that the colonists were opposed to the Stamp tax came out of the woodwork as well as plans of an American resistance. This was also the result of taxation without representation. Despite being told that they were being represented in the House, American colonists had little to no representation. Pitt was quick to take note and mention it to the House in an effort for them to see their wrongdoings. Pitt also stated that he was gleeful that the American colonies were resisting against the unfair English taxation policies. Despite making a
During a speech to the House of Commons, William Pitt argued that the Stamp Act, imposed by Mr. George Crenville, should be repealed. Pitt, later on in his argument, emphasized that America was the victim of injustice brought upon them by the English and unfortunately, they were having to pay for it. Colonel Barré, who also opposed the Stamp Act had said: “Your oppressions planted them in America.” The American colonists were willing to put their lives on the line and risk everything while moving to a new, undiscovered land, instead of being stuck with having to deal with England in all of it’s high and mighty glory. This feeling of unfair treatment was also conveyed by Pitt when he pointed out that the amount of money being collected from the colonies, is the same amount as the funds from the last war that the English had fought (and won). Not only was this to be seen as unjust from the eyes of the colonists, but it also was a sign that England held themselves and Englishmen in higher regards and believed that they were to be treated better.
In the time coming up to the passing of the Stamp Act, Egland had abandoned it’s former post at the gates of benign neglect and had become more strict with its other laws. However, colonists did not presume that England would cross the line over into taxing without consent. Slowly, the information that the colonists were opposed to the Stamp tax came out of the woodwork as well as plans of an American resistance. This was also the result of taxation without representation. Despite being told that they were being represented in the House, American colonists had little to no representation. Pitt was quick to take note and mention it to the House in an effort for them to see their wrongdoings. Pitt also stated that he was gleeful that the American colonies were resisting against the unfair English taxation policies. Despite making a well-informed argument, Pitt was denied in removing all powers of taxation from England in terms of the colonies. However, the Stamp Act was repealed several months later, only to be followed by the Declaratory Act which was even worse.
