The objective of the imposition of the Stamp Act in the American colonies was to raise revenue for Britain following costly conflicts, like the French and Indian War. Enacted in 1765, the Stamp Act required colonists to purchase special stamped paper for documents, newspapers, and other legal papers. This direct tax sparked widespread resistance and uproar among colonists, who argued against “taxation without representation.” The backlash was significant, leading to protests, formation of groups like the Son of Liberty, and ultimately contributing to the growing revolutionary sentiment that culminated in the American Revolution.