The Stamp Act of 1765 was passed by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765. It stated that all American colonists had to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used.
Stamp Act
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 was passed by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765. It stated that all American colonists had to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used.
Stamp Act
As the British government passed new tax laws, resistance by the colonists grew.
"No taxation without representation"
The Stamp Act was passed by the British government. After it was passed, the American colonists instituted a boycott of British goods.
Sugar Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 required colonists to pay a tax on printed materials, including newspapers, legal documents, and licenses. This tax sparked widespread opposition and protests among the American colonists, leading to the slogan "no taxation without representation."
The American colonies were British and followed British law. British law was passed by the British Parliament.
The Stamp Act of 1765 was passed by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765. It stated that all American colonists had to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used.
The American colonies were British and followed British law. British law was passed by the British Parliament.