1765, November 1 - Stamp Act
The legislative act that was initiated by the British prime minister George Grenville and adopted by the British Parliament with the primary goal to raise money needed for military defences of the colonies. The revenue was created by making American population to purchase stamps that became a legal requirement for all official documents, licenses, contract, […]
The Repeal of the Stamp Act
The boycott of English goods by the colonies forced the British Parliament to repeal the original Stamp Act on March 18, 1766.
Stamp Act of 1765 - Original Text
The original text of the 1765 Stamp Act from the British Parliamn makes an interesting read despide its lengh. For example it lists some interesting items that have become subject to the tax. “And for and upon every pack of playing cards, and all dice, which shall be sold or used within the said colonies and plantations, the several stamp duties following. For every pack of such cards, the sum of one shilling. And for every pair of such dice, the sum of ten shillings.
Stamp Act of 1765
The British Parliament made a decision to install the Stamp Act on March 22, 1765. As a result of this law American colonies were obliged to pay a fee on almost every piece of paper used for legal documents, licenses, etc.
