Revenue Acts

Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

The sugar act was tax on sugar. The colonists reaction to the Sugar Act was a protest. The British government's reaction to the sugar act was that he placed a three-penny duty upon foreign molasses.

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

The Stamp Act required colonists to pay tax, represented by a Stamp. The colonists reaction to this was very violent protests. The British Governments reaction to the Stamp Act was that it was repealed, on March 18, 1766.

Quartering Acts

Mar 24, 1765

Quartering Acts stated that Great Britain would house its soldiers in American public houses and barracks. The colonists reaction to the Quartering Acts was that colonists disputed the Act. The British government's reaction to the Quartering Acts was that he kept their troops in their tents and out of private homes.

Townshend Acts

Jun 29, 1767

Townshend Acts was tax on many things, such as Tea, glass, lead, paper, and paint. The colonists reaction to this was to try and pressure Parliment to repeal the Townshend Acts by organizing boycotts of British goods. The British government's reaction to the Townshend Acts was sending military and Naval officials to enforce the Acts.

Intolerable Acts

Jun 2, 1774

Intolerable Acts was a series of 4 laws. The colonists reaction to this was that they were scared and they feared the British may pass more punitive laws on their own colonies. The British government's reaction to the Intolerable Acts was passing the Coercive Acts aimed at punishing Boston.