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title: Cartoon Depicting the Repeal of the Stamp Act
author: Unknown
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18072/cartoon-depicting-the-repeal-of-the-stamp-act/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-10-30
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# Cartoon Depicting the Repeal of the Stamp Act
_Authored by Unknown_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18072.jpg)
## Image Caption
A political cartoon depicting the repeal of the [Stamp Act](https://www.worldhistory.org/Stamp_Act/) in March 1766. A child's coffin, meant to represent the act, is carried by a grief-stricken George Grenville, the main proponent of the Stamp Act. Grenville is followed by the Earl of Bute, the Duke of Bedford, [Temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/), Halifax, Sandwich, and two bishops. By an unknown author, 1766.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Unknown. (2023, October 30). Cartoon Depicting the Repeal of the Stamp Act. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Unknown. "Cartoon Depicting the Repeal of the Stamp Act." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 30, 2023. .
### MLA
Unknown. "Cartoon Depicting the Repeal of the Stamp Act." *World History Encyclopedia*, 30 Oct 2023, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Repeal_of_the_Stamp_Act.jpg) by [**Unknown**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Repeal_of_the_Stamp_Act.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 30 October 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.