1689 Stamp Act
Stamp Duty was first introduced in England in 1694 following the Dutch model as An act for granting to Their Majesties several duties on Vellum, Parchment and Paper for 4 years, towards carrying on the war against France.
The duty ranged between 1 penny to shillings on a number of different legal documents including insurance policies, documents used as evidence in courts, grants of honour, grants of probate and letters of administration. It raised around £50,000 a year and although it was initially a temporary measure, it proved so successful that its use was continued
2006-11-06 11:04:40
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answered by latietee 3
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The Stamp Act benefitted the British because the Stamp Act put a tax on stamps in America. The money made from these taxes were given to Britain.
2006-11-06 19:21:48
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answered by Anonymous
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The stamp act was the first direct tax to be levied on the American colonies, it required that all newspapers, pamphlets, legal documents, commercial bills, advertisements, and other papers issued in the colonies bear a stamp. The revenue obtained from the sale of stamps was designated for colonial defense, so the british used US colonies money to pay for defense against the colonies.
2006-11-06 19:08:04
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answered by ratel 3
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I think it benefited British because it gave them the money that was taxed on the stamps I don't really remember this is 8th grade stuff I'm in High School. I hope I was helpful.
2006-11-06 19:02:02
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answered by Lizzy ^3 " 2
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Taxes
2006-11-06 19:02:40
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answered by Kathy 5
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Oh shoot! I'm not that smart. Sorry.
2006-11-06 19:06:31
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answered by luveeduvee 4
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ha, i forgot.
I learned that alot time ago.
2006-11-06 19:00:28
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answered by dreamscrushed 3
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