When did the Stamp Act Congress consisting of delegates from 9 of the 13 colonies of America meet in New York City?

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Q: 77 (NDA-II/2018)
When did the Stamp Act Congress consisting of delegates from 9 of the 13 colonies of America meet in New York City?

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History

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NDA-II

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Option 1: 1763 - This option is incorrect. The Stamp Act Congress did not meet in 1763.

Option 2: 1764 - This option is incorrect. The Stamp Act Congress did not meet in 1764.

Option 3: 1765 - This option is correct. The Stamp Act Congress consisting of delegates from 9 of the 13 colonies of America met in New York City in 1765. This was in response to the passing of the Stamp Act by the British Parliament, which imposed taxes on printed materials in the American colonies. The congress was organized as a way for the colonies to voice their grievances and coordinate a unified response against the Stamp Act.

Option 4: 1766 - This option is incorrect. The Stamp Act Congress did not meet in 1766.

In summary, the correct answer is option 3: 1765. This was the year when the Stamp Act Congress took place in New York City.

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