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Proclamation of 1763
The colonies in America want to continue expanding west ward but the British put their foot down and stop them. Most don't care and continue doing what they wanted to do which only made the British mad which helped create tension and conflict. -
The Sugar Act
This was the first act to be implemented in the colonies in order to help the British make back their lost money during the French and Indian War. Not only were taxes placed but there was a tariff on imported goods. Many in the colonies became furious -
The Stamp Act
This act made it so stamps must be put on all printed documents in the American colonies. The only way to get these stamps were to buy them from the British and was heavily enforced. The colonists responded to this by saying no taxation without representation. The Sons of Liberty were soon formed after this. -
Declaratory Act
The colonists began to boycott the British because of what they were doing. The Stamp Act was taken away but the Declaratory Act was implemented instead. This act stated that Parliament had power not just in England but in the colonies as well. The British were really trying to put their foot down and the colonists became angered. -
The Townshend Act
This act was made to help the British recover financially as they were in a pretty big debt at this point in time, They were going to tax and have tariffs and major imports such as tea, paper, and silk. Due to this and the colonists just being fed up during this time they began rebelling. This led to the Boston Massacre where civilians were killed.