FRtR > Essays > The Stamp Act and the Sugar Act > Colonies

The Stamp Act and the Sugar Act


Colonies


By Gerben Zaagsma

*** Back ***

Not all of the thirteen colonies which later took part in the Revolution sent delegates. The delegates came from nine states:

Not represented were:

The governors of Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia had forbidden the election of delegates. New Hampshire gave its approval to the Congress after the proceedings were over.

*** Back ***