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 »
Patrick Henry, a prominent figure in the American Revolution, vehemently resisted the Stamp Act of 1765, viewing it as an unjust and oppressive measure imposed by the British Parliament. The act mandated... Read more »
