What was the stamp tax?

Answer by  Mackrel (64)

The Stamp Act was passed in 1765 by Britain taxing various imports into the North American colonies. It sparked protests which paved the way for American Independence in 1776.

Answer by  Nancy (578)

This was a tax that the British government tried to impose on the Colonies in 1765. The Colonies were so angry over this that Britain repealed the act a year later.

Answer by  timebinder (5)

The Stamp Tax was a American colonial tax passed in 1765 by the British Parliament. Any paper, newspaper, etc., was required to have a special stamp affixed to be legal.

Answer by  therealnapster (107)

The Stamp Tax or Stamp Act was a law that required stamps or stamped paper to be used on an array of legal documents, diplomas, newspapers, and even playing cards. A stamp was placed on these articles to show that the tax had been paid. Without a stamp, these articles were not legally accepted.