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End of the French and Indian War
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The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act changed the tax on imports from the Caribbean from 6 cents per gallon to 3 cents per gallon and gave British courts the right to put smugglers on trial. The colonists were annoyed because they had the right to put smugglers on trial and were more lenient. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act declared that all printed materials had to have a stamp that had to be paid for. The colonists created the Stamp Act Congress which led to coordinated actions to boycott British goods. -
The Declaratory Act
The Declaratory Act declared that the British government maintained the right to tax and have power of the colonies even though they repealed The Stamp Act. The colonists viewed this as a victory and now wanted more representation. -
The Townshend Act
The Townshend act created a new board of smuggling as a way to create more taxes. The colonists again became angry and called for more boycotts including a new one against British clothing. -
The Tea Act
This act offered tax exemptions and rebates on tea from British companies causing the price of tea to fall. Even though it lowered the prices of tea, the colonists remained upset that the British could still tax any goods if they wanted to do it. -
Start of the Revolutionary War
