The Stamp Act

Part I of Essay
"Before the actual war of the Revolution could begin, there had to be a revolution 'in the minds and hearts of the people' as John Adams put it. One of the most important factors in this change of heart was an innocent-looking document which received the assent of George I ....

Part II of Essay
.... the law into effect. He discussed the matter with agents of the colonists and gave them time to suggest alternatives. He also allowed to colonists to give out the stamps themselves. The act specified that a stamp must be put on deeds, liquor licenses, mortgages, law licenses, almanacs, and playing cards. The tax was basically levied on all legal and commercial documents and printed materials. Although this was an unfair to the American colonists, it was enforced equally among all classes of society. All men of high or low rank spoke ou ....