Why did some colonists disapprove of the Stamp Act?

Answer 1

The colonists disliked the Stamp Act because it put taxes on a lot of articles that were important to the colonists. They felt that any taxes should be authorized by colonial legislatures, not by Parliament (where they had no representatives).

Answer 2

The British Government decreed that all official documents had to be on stamped (embossed) paper. That paper was only produced in London and was subject to a hefty tax. There were British troops stationed in the colonies, providing protection after the French and Indian War. A purpose of the tax was to help offset the cost of retaining that security. The colonists argued that they were being taxed, illegally, without their expressed consent. It wasn't just the colonists, merchants trading with the colonies also objected; they too were subject to the tax and had to pay more for the traded goods to cover the colonists taxes. The act was repealed in 1766

Answer 3

it was assigned to raise revenue for the defense of the colonies

Answer 4

Colonists did not like the Stamp Act because they had to pay for stamps every time they bought something paper.

Answer 5

They were being taxed with out being represented by Parliament

Answer 6

They felt like they were paying for goods that they needed and they couldn't afford.