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On This Day: The Stamp Act

March 22, 1765 was the day that The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament. The Stamp Act was enacted to tax American Colonies on printed materials, legal documents, newspapers and other official papers in order to offset costs incurred by the 7 Years War (French and Indian War).

The Stamp Act

Scott Stephenson describes the passage of the Stamp Act and its impact in the American colonies.