Timeline of Key Events

1765 – The Stamp Act

The Stamp Act law was passed by
British Parliament and required Americans to pay a tax when purchasing
publications and other goods such as playing cards.  The colonists did not agree with this
act, so they took immediate action to stop it.

1766 – The Stamp Act is Repealed

As a result of continual complaints
by the colonists, the Stamp Act was repealed in 1766.