Question

What was the name of the new tax that was imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used?

A.
Boston Port Bill
B.
Quebec Act
C.
Stamp Act
D.
Massachusetts Bay Regulating Act

Answer 1

c, the stamp act
The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765.
The new tax was imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. Ship's papers, legal documents, licenses, newspapers, other publications, and even playing cards were taxed.