Which act passed in 17765 by the british parliament was the first direct tax on the colonies?

The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first direct tax imposed by the British Parliament on the American colonies. It required that many printed materials, such as legal documents, newspapers, and pamphlets, carry a tax stamp. This act sparked widespread protest among the colonists, who argued that it was unjust to tax them without their consent, leading to the rallying cry of "no taxation without representation." The backlash ultimately contributed to the growing tensions that led to the American Revolution.