Question

The stamp act of 1765 angered colonist because

Answer 1

The stamp Act of 1765 angered colonists because British citizens in the colonies did not have to pay the taxes. the tax was so high it prevented people from buying paper tax collectors were able to take people's property

Explanation: instead of levying a duty on trade goods, the stamp Act imposed a direct tax on the colonists. Specifically, the act required that, starting in the fall of 1765, legal documents and printed materials must bear a tax stamp provided by commissioned distributors who would collect the tax in enchange for the stamp.

Answer 2

What angered the colonists was Parliament passing tax laws without the consent of the colonies. The colonies had not agreed to be taxed. The colonies had no representation in Parliament. They did not elect any members to parliament that could speak up on their behalf.