The Stamp Act was an event that took place from 1765 to 1766 in the British colonies in America. The act was passed by the British Parliament in an effort to raise revenue and control the colonies. It imposed a tax on all printed materials, including newspapers, legal documents, licenses, and even playing cards. This was a significant event in the lead up to the American Revolution, as it was the first direct tax imposed on the colonies by the British government. The colonists were infuriated by the act, as they believed it violated their rights as British subjects and they had no representation in Parliament to voice their concerns. The Stamp Act played a crucial role in uniting the colonies against British tyranny and igniting the revolutionary spirit that eventually led to the American War for Independence.
