The Stamp Act: March 22, 1765

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The event I researched is the Stamp Act. It happened on March 22 , 1765. The Stamp Act is about It. It was a desperate attempt by British Prime Minister Grenville to clean up the crown's finances. and that any official transaction should carry such a stamp; newspapers, brochures, marriage licenses, land deeds and many other activities would be taxed. Cases in the courts, diplomas, operating licenses and so on would have their tribute. The Stamp Act was approved on March 22 1765 and would enter into force on 1 November. The Stamp Act was that all official stationery should carry a special stamp for which it would be charged, from half a penny up to 10 British pound. The reason it happened was because it was a law to put more importance

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