Lesson 68 of 84 · American Revolution
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Stamp Act and Colonial Protests
The Stamp Act was passed in 1765 by the British government, requiring colonists to pay a tax on printed materials like newspapers and legal documents.
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The Stamp Act was passed in 1765 by the British government, requiring colonists to pay a tax on printed materials like newspapers and legal documents. This made many colonists upset because they felt it was unfair to be taxed without their consent. To protest the Stamp Act, colonists organized meetings, boycotts, and even formed groups like the Sons of Liberty to fight against British rule.
Key Facts
The Stamp Act was introduced in 1765.
It taxed newspapers, legal documents, and other printed items.
Colonists protested by forming the Sons of Liberty.
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1 of 2What did the Stamp Act tax?
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