Newspaper reflecting the Stamp Act of 1712

Newspaper reflecting the Stamp Act of 1712

Digital Exhibits

This is a poem excerpt from a 1722 newspaper. It includes a political call to action against the Stamp Act of 1712, stating, "No Stamp, no Track of Acts like these remain." Most people are familiar with the Stamp Act of 1765, but the Stamp Act of 1712 imposed a tax on newspapers, pamphlets, advertisements, and other printed material that was integral in satirical production. While not explicit censorship, this tax functioned as an economic barrier that limited access to the press, suppressed dissenting voices, and curbed the production of politically critical satire. This document was curated from a digitized repository and includes a white page with black text printed on it.

Burney and Nichols Newspaper

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January 20, 1722

Kennesaw State University, Magdaline Marks

Public Domain

Newspaper

English

Text

Gale Document Number
GALE|Z2001382630

Europe 18th Century

This newspaper covers foreign affairs and other various topics. The focus of this piece is the mention of the Stamp Act of 1712 in the published poem.

Printed text on paper