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The Stamp Act

The Stamp Act. By: Mr. Bearden. Definition:. A law enacted by a government that requires a tax to be paid on the transfer of certain documents. Date:. 1765. Five Key Components:. First attempt to pass a direct tax on the colonies by the British.

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The Stamp Act

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  1. The Stamp Act By: Mr. Bearden

  2. Definition: • A law enacted by a government that requires a tax to be paid on the transfer of certain documents

  3. Date: 1765

  4. Five Key Components: First attempt to pass a direct tax on the colonies by the British. The tax was on all legal documents, permits, commercial contracts, newspapers, wills, pamphlets, and playing cards in the colonies. Patrick Henry led colonial opposition to the Stamp Act. Colonial citizens took to the streets in protest over the taxes. In early 1766 the British repealed the Stamp Act because lack of colonial cooperation.

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  6. Sources: “ Stamp Act of 1765,” Wikipedia.com “An emblem of the affects of the Stamp,”Brittanica.com

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