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Proclamation of 1763
England wanted to limit the westward expansion of the colonists to avoid conflict with the Indians and so the colonies would be within its reach of power. The colonies were upset because some had already settled in these areas and they were forced back to the main colonies. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act imposed a tax on sugar and molasses imported into the colonies. It also limited who the colonies could trade with, leaving them to only be allowed to trade with the mother country, England. The colonists weren't happy about it because they were getting taxed on many different things and it mostly benefited England. -
Currency Act
The Currency Act was a British law passed by Parliament and it regulated the currency of the colonies. Its goal was to control the printing and use of currency in the colonies and to ultimately reduce debt from England. The colonists weren't happy because they were being controlled by a government who had nothing to do with them in the past, but is now using them for their own benefit. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was a British law passed by Parliament to place a tax on any form of documentation to raise revenue for England. Each piece of paper required a stamp and this stamp costed money and the colonists weren't happy because of the unfair and excessive taxation. -
Quartering Act
The Quartering Act was designed to force locals to house British troops and providing them with their necessities. This was part of the Intolerable Acts and served as retaliation for the Boston Tea Party. The colonists were furious because now they had to work to maintain themselves and on top of that, British troops, and they were forced to do so and keep them content and provide everything for them. -
Declaratory Act
The Declaratory Act established that England and its Parliament have a right over the colonies and they have the right to start legislating over them. The colonists were mad because England neglected the colonies for the longest time, but when the colonies were finally needed, England shows up out of the blue and not necessarily with the best intentions. -
Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts were a series of laws passed by the British Parliament to tax the colonies on imported, manufactured British goods and using the revenues to pay the British troops staying in America. The colonists weren't completely against the law, but they were disappointed because they were using their money to pay the salaries of the troops and the fact that the tax was from the British Parliament. -
Boston Massacre
On this night, a riot broke out between one British troop and a few colonists. Then things started getting out of hand and the troop called for back up and at the same time, a cry for fire broke through and now many men were on the street and they were rioting. Then the troops started shooting, ending the lives of five colonists.The colonists were furious because it was just a riot and no harm was caused until they started firing and the British also had the advantage, so it was unjust. -
Tea Act
This act imposed a tax to be levied on tea because England still needed the money from the colonies. The colonies weren't happy with this because they just want to be left alone and they don't want to pay for something they thought was unfair and not right, especially if they have no say and it was without their consent. -
Boston Tea Party
On this night, many men dressed as Indians went into the Boston harbor and threw overboard about 45 tons of tea into the harbor. The British were furious because this tea was their partial source of revenue and it all went to waste. -
Intolerable Acts
These acts were a series of retaliation on Britain's side after all the tea went to waste on the Boston Tea Party. These acts were designed to punish the colonists for their actions and to keep them under control. It's obvious the colonies were furious because they no longer want to be under control of England. -
The First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress was held from September 5 to October 26 of 1774. It was held to protest the Intolerable Acts and called for civil disobedience and boycotting and ending ties with importing and exporting items with Britain.