The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765, and it went into effect on November 1, 1765, in the American colonies. It required colonists to pay a tax on many printed materials, including legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards, using stamped paper from London. The act was met with strong opposition from the colonists and was eventually repealed in March 1766 due to the pressure from colonial protests and British merchants. So, the key dates for the Stamp Act are:
- Passed: March 22, 1765
- Effective: November 1, 1765
- Repealed: March 1766
