mar 22, 1765 - Stamp Act
Description:
The Stamp Act, a British law passed in 1765, mandated the production of printed materials in American colonies on stamped paper, which was purchased from British authorities. The revenue was intended to cover the cost of British troops in North America. However, American colonists opposed the taxation, leading to protests, boycotts, and the formation of the Stamp Act Congress. The Act was repealed in 1766, but it fueled the American Revolution.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 22, 1765
Now
~ 260 years ago