Acts/policies imposed by the British after the French and Indian War

Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

The Sugar Act was a tax act that was placed on the colonists. The colonists were furious about this act because there was nobody representing the colonists in the British Parliament. The British felt no remorse so they continued with another act which was the stamp act.

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

The Stamp Act was a tax act that would require anything that was printed on paper, other than books, to have a royal stamp. The royal stamps were costly. The colonists were not happy about the taxation because of how costly it was to use any type of paper. But the British government believed that this was a clever way to pay for reparations of war.

The Quartering Acts

May 15, 1765

The Quartering Act was an act that local governments of the American colonies to provide housing and provisions for British soldiers. The colonists believed that this was a form of unjust taxation. Once again the British was oblivious to this.

Townshed Acts

Jun 29, 1767

The Townshed Acts was similar to the stamp act but this time colonies were being heavily taxed on different goods such as glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. The colonists were furious about this and were now beginning to revolt. The British government felt like they gave the chancellor the perfect role and money would be easily made.

The Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

The Boston Massacre was a street fight that had occurred when civil boys had thrown snowballs at the redcoats and they decided to fight back with arms as well.The colonists felt like this was their chance at revolting and fighting back. The British were very unfair with this fight and killed colonists when they weren't supposed to.