O! The Fatal Stamp! The stamp act, enacted by the British parliament in 1765, imposed direct taxes on various documents and paper in the American colonies, including legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards. This act was met with vehement opposition by the colonists, who saw it as a violation of their rights to be taxed without their consent. The stamp act crisis marked a turning point in colonial relations with Britain, highlighting the growing tensions and grievances that ultimately led to the American revolution and the pursuit of independence.
