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It was a direct tax on various forms of papers documents and playing cards
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It sounds like you are referring to the Stamp Act, which was a piece of legislation imposed by the British government in the 18th century. The Stamp Act was enacted in 1765 and required that many printed materials in the American colonies be produced on stamped paper produced in London, carrying an embossed revenue stamp. This included documents like legal papers, newspapers, and even playing cards.
The Act was highly unpopular in the colonies and was seen as a form of taxation without representation, leading to significant protest and ultimately to its repeal in 1766. The discontent it sparked was one of the contributing factors to the broader movement for American independence.
The Act was highly unpopular in the colonies and was seen as a form of taxation without representation, leading to significant protest and ultimately to its repeal in 1766. The discontent it sparked was one of the contributing factors to the broader movement for American independence.