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What was the Stamp Act of 1765

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The stamp act was when Parliament imposed a new tax on all American colonists and required them to pay a tax for on every piece of printed paper they used like legal documents, licences, newspapers, and even playing cards. They all had taxes included with them
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The Stamp Act of 1765

Step-by-step explanation:

  • In 1765, British Imposed upon all the paper products which are issued by the government.
  • The Stamp Tax was directly paid to the government in the form of Direct Taxes.
  • This Tax product affected ranged from documents and wills to playing cards and newspapers.
  • Stamp act congress argued with King George III to repeal the Tax.

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