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Quartering Act of 1764
It is recognized by the colonists as an "intolerable act". This act did not requirer colonies to fund the supplies and provisions for the colonies. If the governor couldn't find available housing then he could put them in barns, inns, and other unoccupied structures. The colonist were angered. The British leaders just kept them in their tents. Friction continued to grow. -
Sugar Act
It was enacted on 4/5/1764 and went into effect September 29, 1764. They charged three pence per pound of sugar. It angered the colonist because they felt like they weren't being represented in the decision. The British government wanted to use the colonist to raise money for the British crown. The British government then repealed the sugar act in 1766 with the Revenue Act. -
Quartering Act of 1765
Required that colonist pay for the food and lodging of the British troops in the colonies. They refused to comply with the act. They gave in though because the Parliament was threatening to suspend the New York governors. The act effected all the colonies except Pennsylvania. British and the colonist relationships continue to be strained. It expired 1767. -
Stamp Act
It required all printable in the colonies to have a royal stamp produced in England. It caused the Stamp Congress to be formed. The colonist were not happy that their taxes were being spent without their consent on what they should be for. The British response was that the parliamentary represented all citizens and subjects. It was repealed March 18th, 1766. -
The Townshend Acts
The Townshend acts put into effect the taxing of lead, glass, paint, paper, and tea when importing from Britain. They chose to discourage importing stuff from Britain. Britain sent military officials to Boston to enforce their policies. Set up the events leading to the Boston Massacre.