Stamp Act of 1765
Definition
The Stamp Act was a tax imposed by the British Parliament on the American colonies requiring them to pay tax on every piece of printed paper they used including legal documents, newspapers, and even playing cards.
Analogy
Think about having to pay extra every time you want to send a text message or post something online. That's similar to what the Stamp Act did with printed materials in colonial times.
Related terms
Taxation Without Representation: This phrase encapsulates one main grievance of American colonists against British rule - being taxed without having representatives in Britain's Parliament. The Stamp Act is an example of such taxation.
Sons Of Liberty: A secret revolutionary organization founded by Samuel Adams opposing British policies like the Stamp act through direct action and protest.
Repeal Of The Stamp Act: This refers to the cancellation of the Stamp Act in 1766 due to widespread protest in the colonies.
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