The Stamp Act was a British law passed in 1765 that imposed taxes on printed materials in the American colonies. It required that official documents, newspapers, and other printed materials be produced on paper with a special stamp, which had to be purchased with British currency. The act sparked widespread opposition in the colonies, as many believed it violated their rights to be taxed without consent and it placed a financial burden on them. The Stamp Act ultimately contributed to the growing tensions between the American colonists and the British government, leading to further protests and eventually the American Revolution.
