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the proclamation of 1763
The British government calls for a halt in westward expansion beyond the Appalachian mountains. However, the colonist disregarded this decree and continued to settle west of the Appalachian mountains. -
Sugar act
The Sugar Act was enacted to increase profit from the West Indian and North American sugar trade. This act placed tariffs on sugar, wine, coffee, and other items imported by the colonies. -
Stamp act
This act declared that revenue stamps be affixed to all printed documents in the American colonies. The colonist responded to this with the phrase "No taxation without Representation", Also the group "Sons of Liberty" was formed due to the Stamp Act and orchestrated the famous Boston Tea Party incident. -
Declaratory act
Parliament repealed the Stamp Act and on the same day issued the Declaratory Act. It dictated that Parliament's power in England is the same in the colonies. This angered the colonist who claimed that the recognized King but sought self governing. -
Townshend act
The Townshend Act enacted four measures to raise revenue to pay the salaries of officials in the colonies; this act imposed taxes and tariffs imports, including glass, lead, paints, paper, silk, and tea. The colonist heavily opposed this act and certain people started to openly rebel against the British and the British soldiers.
