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Sugar Act of 1764
The Sugar Act stopped the colonist from smuggling sugar and molasses that was non-British and increased revenue to fund British responsibilities. (“Sugar Act | Summary & Facts | Britannica”) -
Currency Act of 1764
The Currency Act prohibited the printing and issuance of paper money by Colonial legislatures. (“MHS Collections Online: An Act to prevent Paper Bills of Credit”) -
Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act pretty much added a tax on any paper document, colonists had to purchase British made stamps for their documents. -
Townshend Acts
The Townshend Act initiated taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.
(“1766 to 1767Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention) -
Tea Act
The Tea Act granted the company the right to ship its tea directly to the colonies without first landing it in England, and to commission agents who would have the sole right to sell tea in the colonies. (“History.com Tea Act”)