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Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 caused "Anglo-Americans"(English-speaking newcomers) to be prohibited from settling on conquered lands that were acquired from the French. Because of this, it caused colonists to believe they were under the strict power of England, causing them to rebel. -
Sugar Act
Despite being enacted in April, the Sugar Act didn't go into motion until September. By raising taxes on imported non-British goods into the colonies, this Act attempted to raise money for the king.
By doing this, it prompted American Colonists to protest and hold assemblies where they yelled against Parliament, "No taxation without representation." They even began to smuggle molasses and sugar. -
Currency Act
With the help of the Currency Act, which replaced the colonies' paper money with a system based on the pound sterling, the currency was regulated. As well, it outlawed the creation and distribution of paper money. The Currency Act led to resentment and refusal to pay as a result. Causing worse tensions between Great Britain and the Colonies. -
Stamp Act 1765
The British and the Colonies were further divided by this Stamp Act. This is due to the Stamp Act's charge on all printed materials, which increased the revenue by levying a direct tax. Unlike the other acts, this Stamp Act caused violent protests, arguing there should be "no taxation without representation." Additionally, they started to deny the tax demands. -
Quartering Act 1765
This Act forced the colonies to provide housing (barracks) and other necessities for the British troops.
The Quartering Act further infuriated the colonists. This Act, which they felt required them to ask consent for, caused them to be further upset and they began to protest. -
Declaratory Act
The Stamp Act was abolished on the same day that Parliament approved the Declatory Act. This stated that in any event, Parliament can pass laws occurring to the Colonies in any case.
Many people were relieved when the Stamp Act was repealed, but this new law made many feel ashamed of Parliament because there were only taxes and no representation. -
Townshend Act
The Townshend Acts, which imposed taxes on paint, paper, tea, glass, and lead, were introduced by Parliament to help in covering the costs associated with governing the Colonies. To force Parliament to abolish/repeal the Townshend Acts, the colonists planned boycotts and protests against British goods. -
Boston Massacre
In this Boston Massacre, three Americans were killed and two more were wounded when a group of soldiers opened fire while being surrounded by an unfriendly mob. The troops were tried for murder but were charged with lesser crimes. This arrival provoked the conflict even more between citizens and soldiers, causing the colonists to be even more upset. -
Boston Tea Party
The Sons of Liberty, (best known for throwing tons of British tea into the Boston Harbor) as part of their protests against Parliament, held this protest. -
Intolerable Acts
Four laws were passed as part of this Act to punish the colony for the Boston Tea Party. This was accomplished by violating the colonists' privacy, removing their ability to elect government officials, giving those officials unfair privileges, and reducing the colonists' land rights. The colonies reacted to this act by boycotting it and going on strike. -
Quartering Act
The Quartering Act of 1774, in contrast to the earlier Quartering Act of 1765, permitted British troops to be placed in private homes and facilities. -
Quebec Act
French Catholics were finally able to find good jobs in the government due to the Quebec Act. Additionally, it allowed the French to practice their legal system. It also increased the Catholic Church's authority, allowing the church to collect tithes (money/cash). The colonists believed this act was also intolerable because it showed as a threat tp the government and a limit on their freedom.