The Revolutionary War

  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act
    The reason why this act was passed is because, many colonist were smuggling sugar and the British Parliament were in debt.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    The Stamp Act was passed because, Prime Minister George Grenville wanted a better and legitimate way to tax colonist. This tax was payed individually. The British had very similar tax payed like that therefore it was legitimate.
  • Quartering Act

    Quartering Act
    Colonist were being taxed to pay barracks and supplies for British soldiers.
  • The Townshend Act

    The Townshend Act
    The Townshend Act was passed by the British Parliament, it was a tax for imported goods like tea.
  • The Tea Act

    The Tea Act
    The Tea Act was passed because, parliament repealed taxes on imported goods and parliament needed money. Many colonist were smuggling tea.
  • Coercive/Intolerable Acts: Boston Port Act

    Coercive/Intolerable Acts: Boston Port Act
    The British Parliament passed this because they were losing control over the thirteen colonies.
  • Coercive/Intolerable Acts: MA Government Act an the Administration of Justice Act

    Coercive/Intolerable Acts: MA Government Act an the Administration of Justice Act
    The Ma Government act was to restore orders in Massachusetts, The Administration Act was passed in response to the British Tea Party.
  • Coercive/Intolerable Acts: Quebec Act

    Coercive/Intolerable Acts: Quebec Act
    Four Measures passed by the British Parliament in relationship for colonial acts of deviancy.