Which best explains why the Stamp Act of 1765 was significant? The law was the first direct tax imposed on the American colonists. The law applied equally to colonial men and women. The law was the last tax Parliament imposed before the American Revolution. The law was the last tax Parliament imposed before ending all colonial taxes.

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Katelynn Trujillo

10 January, 18:58

Which best explains why the Stamp Act of 1765 was significant? The law was the first direct tax imposed on the American colonists. The law applied equally to colonial men and women. The law was the last tax Parliament imposed before the American Revolution. The law was the last tax Parliament imposed before ending all colonial taxes.

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Phoenix Foley · Answer 1

The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765. The new tax was imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. Ship's papers, legal documents, licenses, newspapers, other publications, and even playing cards were taxed.

Taniyah Williams · Answer 2

It was important becuase the British taxed every piece of printed paper in the US