The Stamp Act (mar 22, 1765 – sep 3, 1776)
Description:
- Passed by the British Parliament on March 22nd, 1765.- Passed because the British needed money after the French and Indian war.
- The act forced Colonials to pay a tax on all printed and mailed paper.
- The British taxed them because they fought the French and Indian war to protect them, and they needed money immediately.
Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 22, 1765
sep 3, 1776
~ 11 years