Causes Of The Stamp Act

What was the stamp act? The stamp act was passed by british parliament on March 22, 1765. The people had to pay taxes for their papers, documents, printed material, newspapers also there playing cards. why did they do this? Well America was hoping to Raise the funds to defend the new American territories won from the french in the seven years war. The nation found itself with a national debt that they had to reach by 1764. In addition the government of the earl of brute made the decision to retain a standing army of 10,000 men in north America for colonial defense as well as to provide employment for politically connected officers.
How did the people react to the stamp act? Americans objected to the stamp act on the grounds that was imposed
by a government body parliament in which they had no representation. Three political forces came during the stamp act crisis that would serve to advance the cause of the rebellion, ten years later. Because of the stamp act the British government eventually battle of independence. In June 1765, the massachusetts assembly issued a circular letter to the other colonial legislatures suggesting that members meet to consult together on the present circumstances of the colonies. Convening on October 19, the stamp act congress met in new york and was attended by nine colonies. Meeting behind closed doors, they produced the declaration of right and grievances which stated that only colonial assemblies had the right to tax. One of the people that went and did a very important speech that we still remember till this day. Was Patrick Henry in his speech he said “Give me liberty or give me death”. Another important saying was from William Pitt “ i will never burn my fingers with an American stamp tax”.Colonists possessed the rights of englishmen, and parliament did not represent them. Without the stamp act we could not have payed the war of the seven year war so it actually help us the United States.