Stamp Act
Definition
A law passed by British Parliament in 1765 requiring colonists in America to pay tax on printed materials such as legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards.
Analogy
Imagine if you had to pay extra every time you wanted to print a photo from your phone. That's how the colonists felt about the Stamp Act - they were being charged for something they felt should be a basic right.
Related terms
Taxation without representation: A slogan used by American colonists to protest against British taxes like the Stamp Act, arguing that it was unfair to tax them when they had no say in British Parliament.
Boston Tea Party: A protest by American colonists against British taxes (like the Stamp Act) where they dumped tea into Boston Harbor.
Sons of Liberty: A secret society formed by American patriots who opposed British measures like the Stamp Act and organized protests against them.
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