Stamp Act (mar 27, 1765 – mar 22, 1766)
Description:
Parliament's first direct tax on the American colonies, this act, like those passed in 1764, was enacted to raise money for Britain. It taxed newspapers, almanacs, pamphlets, broadsides, legal documents, dice, and playing cards.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 27, 1765
mar 22, 1766
~ 12 months