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The Sugar Act
The acts was passed so that the parliament could gain the money that they lost during the war. The act said that all honey, molasses, and sugar would be taxed. It also banned alcohol like rum, in America. -
The Quartering Act
The Quartering Act was passed so that officers and soldiers could get shelter and food and the Parliament didnt have to pay to support them. The act said that if a soldier or officer was brought to your home, you must welcome them, and provide for them. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp act was passed so that Parliament could get money in a different way than The Sugar act. The act said that colonist would be charged tax for stamps that are put on letters, ect. -
The Townshend Act
The Townshend act was passed to try and stop smuggling,and stretch the power of Britain.The act said that there was taxes on glass, read lead, white lead, painters colors, tea, and paper. -
The Tea Act
The Tea act was passed to try and stop smuggling of tea in the Colonies, unless it was only from their provider, The East India Company. -
Boston Port act
The Boston Port act limited peoples abilities to receive and send out goods and resources from the Boston Ports. It also reinforced the Quartering act. -
Massachusetts Government Act
The MA Government Act was passed because the colonies were out of control after the Tea act, and the Parliament decided they needed more control over the Colonies. The acts say that no meeting or lawful event would be held if the king or his representatives weren't there. -
Quebec Act
The Quebec Act was passed to get more money from the colonist, and to gain more land/control. The Quebec Act said that former French colonist who lived in Quebec and had to pay taxes to gain religious rights.
