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The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was passed to stop the smuggling of sugar in the 13 Colonies. It was the first act to ever lay a direct tax on the colonists. The Sugar Act said that all taxes should be paid to the king for every gallon of molasses or syrups manufactured. It also said that rum or spirits should not be manufactured under the rule of the king (because of the use of sugar). If it was to be shipped you would be prosecuted. Lastly, it was to increase the revenue of the kingdom. -
The Quartering Act
The Quartering Act was passed to protect colonists in the 13 Colonies from threats against the remaining French and Native Americans by deploying soldiers (King George III's order) to protect colonial interests. The Quartering Act said that any house should be open to the king's forces. Also, it said that the colonists had to provide housing for any British Solider. If the house was completely full, uninhabited houses, outhouses, barns, or other buildings were to be supplied to them. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was passed because it was the only act that let colonists pay taxes for themselves. The Stamp Act said that all taxes paid to the king should be on legal papers, land instruments, cards, etc.. Also, it said that all money by rates should be paid to the king with a receipt, and away from all other (paid) money. -
The Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts were passed to stretch the power of the British Soldiers (in the Colonies), to try and prevent smuggling. Townshend (the Treasurer), wanted the British government to tax imported goods instead of internal taxes, to make the colonists happier. The act said that the king will tax goods such as glass, tea, and paper imported to the Colonies. This act was to prevent frauds and abuses. Also, it was lawful for officers to break into any house, to find goods that were prohibited. -
The Tea Act
The Tea Act was passed because the British Parliament wanted to help the East India Company by granting a monopoly on tea sales in the Colonies. The Tea Act said that the East India Company was going to export tea to America (with a license). The king's forces could grant license to the united company but they could go into the warehouse and take from it. The officers could export to America or to any parts beyond the seas, but they had to think "proper," so they wouldn't get caught. -
The Boston Port Act
The Boston Port Act was passed to punish the people of Boston for the Boston Tea Party. King George felt like he was losing control of the Colonies, so he felt he must do something. This act was a financial burden to the people of Boston. The Boston Port Act said that in Boston, it would not be lawful for anyone to load a ship until the king, the merchants of England that were trading to the East Indies, and anyone else who suffered from what had happened, to be satisfied with Boston. -
MA Government Act and the Administration of Justice Act
The MA Government Act and the Administration of Justice Act were passed because it was the second part of punishing Boston with the help of the British. The MA Government Act and the Administration of Justice Act said, no meeting (in the Colonies) would be held without the governor or lieutenant-governor. Also, if any crime would be committed the governor and council would have the person be tried in Great Britain. -
The Quebec Act
The Quebec Act was passed because the British citizens wanted to keep their Catholic faith. Also, it extended the 13 Colonies into Quebec. The Quebec Act said all countries in North America belonging to Great Britain would be annexed and extended to Quebec.
