The Stamp Act
1765-03-22British American Colonieshigh importance
The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first direct tax levied on the American colonies by the British Parliament. It required that many printed materials be produced on stamped paper from London, carrying an embossed revenue stamp. The act ignited colonial outrage and the rallying cry "No taxation without representation."
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First direct British tax on colonists
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Led to "No taxation without representation"
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Colonists organized the Stamp Act Congress