The Stamp Act Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Stamp act?
A
The stamp act required colonists to pay a tax on printed materials, such as newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards.
2
Q
Why was it passed?
A
The act was passed to help pay for the cost of defending the colonies after Britain won the French and Indian War.
3
Q
How did the colonist react?
A
- Colonist were not happy, believing they should only be taxed by their own representatives
- A major reaction was violence made by the Sons Of Liberty.
