Stamp act
The Stamp Act (1765) was a way of both earning revenue and of asserting British control over the colonies.
Stamp Act.
On all official documents (such as newspapers) colonists were required to pay a fine, and the paper would receive a stamp showing that the fine had been paid.
The Stamp Act of 1765 required colonists to attach tax stamps to newspapers and legal documents in order to raise revenue for the British government and to help cover the costs of maintaining British troops in the American colonies.
was needed by British government to pay its depts
The Stamp Act of 1765 was passed by the British Parliament and applied to all of its North American colonies. It required a tax stamp on all printed materials, such as newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards.
The stamp act required all documents to be on stamped paper and have a stamp, which had to be purchased. Passed in 1765.
The stamp act required all documents to be on stamped paper and have a stamp, which had to be purchased. Passed in 1765.
On all official documents (such as newspapers) colonists were required to pay a fine, and the paper would receive a stamp showing that the fine had been paid.
A. Required colonists to boycott British goods.B. Said the Parliament had total authority over the colonies.C. Required colonists to house and feed British troops in exchange for stamps.D. Required the colonists to buy stamps to put on legal documents.
No, you cannot stamp your own passport. It must be done by an official authority.
pay taxes on all legal documents