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Proclamation of 1763
It created a British boundary mark in the Appalachian Mountains, Which made the Colonists move to the east of the mountains. They rebelled against this law. -
Sugar Act
The Act increased the duty of Molasses from 2d to 3d of gallons of imported Molasses. The Colonists formed a boycott of luxury goods that were imported. -
Currency Act
It was to control currency with silver and gold, to ensure its value to pay off debts to Britain, Which made Colonists mad and they protested. No Taxation without representation! -
Stamp Act
Colonists were required to purchase stamps to be placed on public documents. The Colonists boycotted British goods and also created riots. -
Quartering Act
This act required Colonists to provide housing, food, drinks to British troops. They Resented this act -
Declaratory Act
It gave parliament authority to pass laws. The colonists got the stamp act repealed. -
Townshed Act
This act imposed import duties, Court was able to issue writs of assistance for violators. The colonists reacted which led to the Boston Massacre. -
Boston Massacre
It was a riot that led to soldiers in Boston, which shot 5 American Colonists. The Colonists rebelled against the taxes they found repressive. -
Boston Tea Party
It was a political protest because Britain imposed "Taxation Without Representation" and dumped chests filled with tea. -
Quebec Act
The Colonists were able to gain the loyalty of the French-speaking majority of the Province of Quebec. It repealed the loyalty oath. -
Quartering Act
It was passed to improve housing options for troops who were stationed in the colonies. The effect was the Colonists treated them badly. -
Intolerable Acts
The cause for this was the Boston Tea Party, For the colonists they had to pay more, and it also acted as a Stamp Act. Created the continental congress.