Playing Card Tax
Location :
United States (Stamp Act of 1765)
Impact :
Contributed to colonial unrest and the eventual repeal of the Stamp Act.
How it worked:
Part of the Stamp Act, it required a tax stamp on playing cards and dice. This was one of the taxes that fueled colonial dissent leading to the American Revolution.
Summary:
The Playing Card Tax, part of the Stamp Act of 1765 in the American colonies, required a tax stamp on playing cards and dice.
This tax, along with others imposed by the Stamp Act, fueled colonial dissent and contributed to the American Revolution. Colonists viewed these taxes as unfair and a violation of their rights, leading to widespread protests and the eventual repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766.
The Playing Card Tax highlights the importance of fair and just taxation in maintaining public support and compliance.
The Game Fee
TRIVIA QUESTIONS
When was the Stamp Act, which included the Game Fee, introduced?
1765
Which government implemented the Stamp Act of 1765?
The British Parliament
What was the primary reason for introducing the Stamp Act, including the Game Fee?
To raise revenue to cover the costs of maintaining British troops in America after the Seven Years' War
Which items were primarily targeted by the Game Fee under the Stamp Act?
Playing cards and dice
How was the Game Fee collected?
As a tax on the purchase of playing cards and dice, requiring a stamp to indicate the tax had been paid
What was a common reaction of the American colonists to the Game Fee?
Widespread anger and opposition, as part of broader resistance to the Stamp Act
How did the Game Fee impact the availability and cost of playing cards and dice?
It increased the cost, making these items more expensive for colonists
Which social class was most affected by the Game Fee?
Colonists who enjoyed games and gambling, spanning various social classes
What was one method used by colonists to avoid paying the Game Fee?
Smuggling or producing homemade playing cards and dice
When was the Stamp Act, including the Game Fee, repealed?
1766, due to strong colonial opposition and economic boycotts
What broader historical context surrounded the introduction of the Game Fee as part of the Stamp Act?
It was part of a series of measures by the British government to assert greater control over the American colonies and raise revenue, leading to increasing tensions that contributed to the American Revolutionary War
