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Proclamation of 1763
This was established in order to disable westward expansion. Colonists became angry because they felt like they had earned the ability to settle. They still disobeyed British rule and created more westward settlements. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act put tariffs on wine, sugar, coffee, and other items imported into the colonies. The colonists were angered by this and felt they had no representation. They refused to pay and started smuggling these taxed goods. The British did not like this and they then created the Stamp Act. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act, placed a tax on any printed goods produced and sold by the colony. It required the colonists to put stamps on all of there printed papers or documents. The colonists organized a protest that turned violent. In 1766 parliament revoked the Stamp Act. -
The Declaratory Act
The Declaratory Act states that Great Britain had complete sovereignty and gave them the right to pass any law over the American Colonies. The British Government then, created the Townshend Act. -
Townshend Revenue Act
The Townshend Act of 1767 but a tax on any imported items, such as, tea, paints, silk, glass, and paper. The colonists were enraged and their anger towards the Red coats lead to the Boston Massacre.
