Stamp Act History Project

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, newspapers and a long list of other paper items. The act was widely opposed by the colonial population resulting in organized protests that allowed the revolution movement to gain tactical experience. The repeal of the act on March, 1776 was considered a victory for the cause of the American independence.