The Stamp Act
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The event known as the Stamp Act took place primarily in the American colonies, which were under British rule at the time. Specifically, it was enacted by the British Parliament in 1765 and applied directly to the thirteen colonies. This act was part of the broader attempt by the British government to assert more control over the colonies and raise revenue to support its military presence. It required the colonies to pay a stamp duty on a wide range of printed materials, such as newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards. The act was met with widespread resistance and protests by the colonists, who argued that they were being taxed without their consent, leading to increased tensions between Britain and its American colonies.