What was the first tax imposed on American citizens?

The first tax imposed on American citizens was the Stamp Act of 1765. This British law required colonists to pay a tax on a wide array of printed materials, including newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards. It was met with significant resistance and protests, leading to its repeal in 1766, but it played a crucial role in galvanizing colonial opposition to British rule. The discontent over such taxes eventually contributed to the American Revolution.