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Sugar Act
The sugar act was passed to help the British with the debt from the French Indian War and to address smuggling. The act said that sugar, molasses and syrup would be taxed. It also said anyone who tries to smuggle could be taken by the British. -
Quartering Act
King George III ordered The Quartering Act on the colonists to ensure that the British soldiers had a place to sleep and eat. The act said that if there wasn't enough room in the barracks provided for the soldiers, the colonists would have to provide a place for the soldiers to sleep and food for them to eat. This act was unfair because the British Government should have to provide food and housing for their soldiers, not the colonists. -
Stamp Act
British Minister George Grenville passed the Stamp Act so Colonists and British citizens payed similar taxes. The act said that the colonists had to pay a tax for a government stamp that they had to put on legal papers, commercial papers, liquor licences, land instruments, indentures, cards, dice, pamphlets, newspapers, advertisements, almanacs, academic degrees, and appointments to office. -
The Tea Act
British Parliament passed this act to ease tensions in the colonies and to allow the tea company to gain monopoly in sales. The act removed taxes on all goods except for tea. -
Boston Port Act
Lord Oliver North came up with this act to punish Massachusetts for what they did at the Boston Tea Party. They shut down the Boston Harbor to deny access to all shipments. -
The Administration of Justice Act
Lord Oliver North passed this act to punish Massachusetts and gain control of the colonies. It said that if the colonists wanted to have a meeting they would have to involve the governor. It also said anyone who commits a crime could be tried by either the governor or Great Britain. -
Quebec Act
Great Britain passed this act to punish colonists. It allowed Quebec people the right to keep their faith. It also gave them territory formally owned by the colonists. -
The Townshend Act
Charles Townshend passed this act to replace the stamp act because it was illegal. It said that British soldiers could enter any house, shop, cellar, warehouse, or room and search the place for smuggled goods.
