So…Why Do We Need This Law Anyway? And How Much Are We Charging?
- The British crown needs a new tax to pay for the Seven Years War and put some troops in the Americas.
- That's this tax.
- The next fifty-five lines explain how much every possible document (and dice and playing cards) will cost under the Stamp Act. Knowing how much isn't all that important unless you're writing a book on the Stamp Act.
- Here's a quick list of what's covered:
- Legal documents
- School diplomas
- Petitions to courts or officials
- Professional licenses
- Bills and receipts
- Liquor licenses
- Land surveys
- Deeds to property
- Contracts
- Passports
- Playing cards and dice
- Newspapers and almanacs