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Navigation Act
The Navigation Act was passed in the 1660s but was more enforced in 1760s. It listed that only certain material could be shipped within the English Empire. The colonist felt that the act was unjust, so the started smuggling materials. The British government supported the act because it was meant to enrich England. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was passed in 1764 and it placed taxes on sugar, coffee, wine, and other imported items by the colonists. The British government supported this act because it was supposed to increase profit for Great Britain. The colonist were very angry with act and later on it was repealed in 1765. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was enacted March 3,1765 and ended the following year. The act taxed everything that was on paper. Every legal document had to be written on specially stamped paper to show proof that they paid the tax. The colonist didn't not like because it was breaking their legal rights as American subjects, by taxing them with out representation. The British government passed the law so that it could repay the money they lost during the Seven Years' War. -
Declaratory Act
The declaratory Act was passed in 1766 right after the Stamp Act was repealed. It declared that the 13 colonies still have to answer to the crown. Some of the colonists felt threaten. The British government thought it was necessary to remind the colonists of there place. -
Townshend Act
The Townshend Act was enacted in between June 15 and July 2, 1767. It taxed everything that was imported such as lead, glass, and tea. The British Government was okay with the tax because the tax was used to pay their salaries and it would raise revenues. The colonist didn't like the act, some felt threaten and other boycotted the tax.
