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Navigation Act
Purpose of Act: England wanted to direct the trade between England and the colonies. Outcome of Act: Colonists had to pay England high prices, so colonists started to smuggle. -
Proclomation of 1763
Purpose of Act: England wanted control of westward movement. Outcome of Act: Angered those who already invested in land west of the Appalachians. -
Sugar Act
Purpose of Act: Made to get people to actually pay taxes. Outcome of Act: Colonists became angry about violations of rights. -
Stamp Act
Purpose of Act: To raise revenue to pay debt. Outcome of Act: Caused many boycotts and protests. -
Declaratory Act
Purpose of Act: To raise revenue to pay debt. Outcome of Act: Made colonists mad. -
Townshend Act
Purpose of Act: To raise revenue to pay debt. Outcome of Act: Made Daughters of Liberty and caused boycotts. -
Tea Act
Purpose of Act: To raise revenue to pay debt. Outcome of Act: The Boston Tea Party. -
Quebec Act
Purpose of Act: To raise revenue to pay debt. Outcome of Act: Called laws Intolerable Acts. -
Intolerable Act
Purpose of Act: Made to punish Massachusetts. Outcome of Act: Caused the colonies to unite; other colonies sent food and clothing.
