The Stamp Act

The main reason of why Parliment passed the Stamp Act was that they wanted to gain money to pay the debt they have after the French and Indian War. It was passed in March 1765 by the Parliament and announced by the Prime Minister George Greenville. He announced that the Act will become effective in the colonies on November 1. 

The Stamp 

The Stamp Act stated that there should be used stamped paper to be sure that the colonists have paid the taxes. The stamps were placed in legal documents, newspapers, books, diplomas, almanacs and playing cards. The funds of the tax were going to be used to pay the British soldiers protecting the colonies.