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The Stamp Act of 1765.

Source :
Stamp Act of 1765. 8/1/2017, p1. 23p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article presents the text of the Stamp Act of 1765, enacted by the British Parliament to implement stamp duties and amend other trade duties in the American colonies and plantations. A stamp duty of varying amounts was placed on each piece of paper that was used for declarations, court petitions, claims, pleas, bail, libel or renunciation in ecclesiastical matters, certificate of any university degree, writs of covenant, error, or dower, and any record or copy made of Nisi Prius or Postea. The amounts ranged from a few pence and shillings to ten pounds. The stamp duty was applied to packs of playing cards, dice, pamphlets, and newspapers. The colonists would also be taxed for learning any profession or trade.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Stamp Act of 1765
Publication Type :
Primary Source
Accession number :
21212326