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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Cindy Turner

15 March, 21:30

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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Tanya Sanders · Answer 1

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

Isabel Vincent · Answer 2

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.