The Road to Revolution

Sugar Act

1764

This was a law that taxed sugar in the colonies and West Indies. The colonists protested this act, and the taxes were reduced.

Quartering Act

1765

Colonists were required to provide food and shelter for the British troops

Stamp Act

1765

Stamp Act helped raise revenue for the British. It required the Colonies use printed materials that were taxed and made from the British. The colonists protested the act.

Tea Act

1773