Causes Of The Stamp Act

What was the stamp act? The stamp act was passed by british parliament on March 22, 1765. The people had to pay taxes for their papers, documents, printed material, newspapers also there playing cards. why did they do this? Well America was hoping to Raise the funds to defend the new American territories won from the french in the seven years war. The nation found itself with a national debt that they had to reach by 1764. In addition the government of the earl of brute made the decision to retain a standing army of 10,000 men in north America for colonial defense as well as to provide employment for politically connected officers.
How did the people react to the stamp act? Americans objected to the stamp act on the grounds that was imposed