The Stamp Act was also seen as a threat to the economic interests of the colonies. The act imposed a tax on a wide range of goods, including newspapers, playing cards, and pamphlets. This tax made it more difficult for colonists to afford these goods, and it also led to a decline in the publishing industry.
The Stamp Act protests were a major turning point in the relationship between the British government and the American colonies. The protests showed that the colonists were willing to stand up for their rights, and they paved the way for the American Revolution.