Why was the stamp act of 1765 implemented?

Answer 1

Britain needed the money from the colonists to fight in their own war. They also passed the act because the colonists needed to repay Britain. Britain provided soldiers, supplies, and money.

Answer 2

the stamp act is enacted by Great Britain because they wanted to have taxes on legal documents and paper to get money from the american revoultion

Answer 3

The Stamp Act of 1765 was implemented to pay for British troops in North America. The commencement date was November 1, 1765 and the repeal date was March 18, 1766.

Answer 4

The colonists didn't like tax because they didn't want to pay extra money, and they did not get a voice in parliament so they dumped tea in the Boston harbor

Answer 5

The Stamp Act was written b/c it required all legal documents, permits, commercial contracts, newspapers, wills, pamphlets, and playing cards in the American colonies to carry a tax stamp.