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1763: Proclamation of 1763
No settlement West of the Appalachian Mountains. -
How did the colonist react to the Proclamation of 1763?
The colonist already there were ordered to relocate. -
1764: Sugar Act
A trade law enacted by parliament in 1764. -
How did the colonist react to the Sugar Act?
They boycotted English products and this earned the attention of Great Britain by hurting them financially. -
1765: Quartering Act
Acts of British parliament in the local government of the American colonies to provide the British soldiers with any need accommodations or housing. -
How did the colonist react to the Quartering Act?
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1765: Stamp Act
A law in which parliament established the first direct taxation of goods and services. -
How did the colonist react to the Stamp Act?
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1766: Repeal of Stamp Act
Parliament issued the Declaratory Act. This act asserted parliament's full right to make laws "to bind the colonies and people of America...in all cases whatsoever." -
How did the colonist react to the Repeal of Stamp Act?
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1767: Townshend Act/Duties
A series of laws enacted by parliament 1767. -
How did the colonist react to the Townshend Act?
