The Stamp Act, passed by the British Parliament in 1765, was the first direct tax imposed on American colonists and required them to pay for stamps on printed materials like newspapers and legal documents. This tax sparked widespread protest, as colonists argued they should not be taxed without representation. Groups like the Sons of Liberty resisted through boycotts and demonstrations, and colonial leaders such as John Adams spoke out against it. The backlash united the colonies and helped lay the groundwork for the American Revolution, even though the act was eventually repealed in 1766.

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