Question

Which of the following best explains why the Stamp Act of 1765 was significant? A. It was the first direct tax imposed on American colonists. B. It was the first indirect tax imposed on American colonists. C. It was the last tax Parliament imposed before the Revolution. D. It was the last tax Parliament imposed before ending all taxes.

Answer 1

The correct option is A. The Stamp Act of 1765 was significant in the sense that it was the first direct tax imposed on American colonists. It was an Act of Parliament of the Great Britain. The major reason why this Act was put in place was to provide funds to take care of the troops stationed at the North America after the British victory in the seven years' war.