The Stamp Act of 1765 mandated that many printed materials in the American colonies, including legal documents, newspapers, pamphlets, and playing cards, carry a tax stamp purchased from British authorities. This tax... Read more »
Colonial reaction to the 1765 Stamp Act was swift and multifaceted, ranging from peaceful protests and boycotts to more radical actions such as riots and the formation of groups like the Sons... Read more »
Opposition to the 1765 levy on printed materials in the American colonies manifested in various forms, from boycotts of British goods and organized protests like the Stamp Act Congress to acts of... Read more »
The 1765 Stamp Act, levied by the British Parliament on the American colonies, required all printed materials, from newspapers and legal documents to playing cards and dice, to carry a tax stamp... Read more »
Opposition to the 1765 tax levied on printed materials in the American colonies manifested in various forms, from boycotts of British goods and organized protests like the Stamp Act Congress, to more... Read more »
The Stamp Act of 1765 mandated that all printed materials in the American colonies, including newspapers, legal documents, pamphlets, and even playing cards, carry a tax stamp purchased from British authorities. This... Read more »