Declaratory Act of 1766

By darbysherrill

  • What did it do?

    It allowed Parliament to pass laws over the colonies, "in all cases whatsoever".

  • Reaction to Act

    The reaction was a celebratory time for the residents of the colonies. They were excited about the changes that were to come from the change from the Stamp Act to the Declaratory Act.

  • The British Government

    They would find new ways to raise revenue from the colonies.

  • People Involved

    Benjamin Franklin, George Grenville, George the Third, and the British Parliament

  • What was it?

    The Stamp Act was repealed in 1766 and on the same day the Declaratory Act was made.