Question

Which act levied the first direct tax on items produced and used entirely within the colonies?

Answer 1

The act that levied the first direct tax on items produced and used entirely within the colonies was the Stamp Act of 1765. This act required that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on special stamped paper produced in London, carrying an embossed revenue stamp. This included legal documents, newspapers, and other publications, marking a significant form of taxation that affected a wide array of colonial activities and was met with strong opposition from colonists.