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Sugar Act
The British Parliament passed this act to help stop the colonists from smuggling sugar. The British taxed melasses and syrups, in hope that the country could also get out of debt. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was passed to make the colonies pay for taxes themselves. The prime minister felt that this was fair because all of Britain's citizens are already paying taxes. -
The Quartering Act
The Quartering Act was passed to protect colonial interest. The kind would send British soldiers to the colonies, and room and board was to be provided for them, which is the law. -
The Townshend Act
This act was passed so that no one has the right to argue that the British government had the right to tax goods imported to the colonies. The act said that, " the several rates and duties following... upon glass, red lead, white lead, painter's colors... an act for preventing frauds, and regulating abuses..." -
The Tea Act
The Tea Act was passed to stop tea smuggling to avoid tax. The act says that tea shall only be imported with a license, and colonists must pay for tea that given to them. -
Boston Port Act
This act was passed to make sure that the Majesty's subjects must be safely carried to the Boston Port. It was designed to punish the inhabitants of Massachusetts. -
MA Government Act and the Administration of Justice Act
These acts were passed to control the 13 colonies, since the king was starting to lose control of them. The act says "that if any inquisition or indictment shall be found, or if any appeal shall be tried in some other of his Majesty's colonies, or in Great Britain." -
Quebec Act
The Quebec act was passed to guarantee the British citizens to keep their catholic faith. The act said that " During his Majesty's pleasure, annexed to, and made part and parcel of the province of Quebec..."
