Bradley Emmett Acts Timeline

Navigation Acts

Oct 28, 1651

Purpose of Act
They directed trade between colonies and Britain. Outcome of Act
They resorted to smuggling.

Proclamation Acts

Oct 5, 1763

Purpose of Act
The colonists could not go past the border (Appalachian Mountains). Outcome of Act
This made the colonies mad.

Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

Purpose of Act
They put a tax on imported molasses. Outcome of Act
This angered the colonists.

Declatory Acts

Mar 18, 1765

Purpose of Act
The Parliment had the right to tax and make decisions for the colonies. Outcome of Act
The Colonists issued taxes against the colonies.

Stamp Act

Mar 26, 1765

Purpose of Act
They put a tax on all printed items such as cards and paper. Outcome of Act
The Sons and Daughters of Liberty Groups burnt effigies, boycotted and signed non-importation agreements.

Townshend Acts

Jun 29, 1767

Purpose of Act
The colonists knew that the colonists would resist internal taxes so they put a tax on imported of goods Outcome of Act
The colonists argued Britian's new taxes.

Tea Act

Dec 16, 1773

Purpose of Act
The Tea Act allowed companies a virtual monopoly and let the companies sell their tea directly to shop keepers. Outcome of Act
The colonial merchants called for a new boycott.

Coercive Acts/Intolerable Acts

Mar 31, 1774

Purpose of Act
This act required companies to sell tea to London with tax. Outcome of Act
This act reduced the price of tea in the colonies.

Quebec Act

Mar 31, 1774

Purpose of Act
This act replaced the government of the Proclamation of 1763. Outcome of Act
This granted the Canadians freedom from the French.