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Proclamation of 1763
Prevented colonists from westward expansion past the Appalachians. Colonists angered because they felt like they had earned the ability to settle wherever they please. They disobeyed British rule and created western settlements. In response, the British began imposing various taxes. -
Sugar Act
British placed taxes on items such as sugar and molasses. The colonists became irritated towards the British because they were being taxed without representation. Picture:
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Stamp Act
Allowed British to tax various printed materials. No one could sell anything without first purchasing a stamp. Colonists became outraged and pondered the amount of guards the British had sent to watch over them. -
Townshend Acts
Imposed duties on glass, lead, paints, paper and tea imported into the colonies. Colonists viewed the taxation as an abuse of power, resulting in an agreement to limit imports from Britain. Picture:
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Declaratory Act
Accompanied the repeal of the stamp act, stating the British parliaments taxing authority was the same in America as in Great Britain. Stated that British parliament had the power to make laws over the colonists "in all cases whatsoever"
