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Proclamation Line of 1763
The proclamation line was marked by Britain at the Eastern Continental Divide point (near Appalachians). The goal was to stop Anglo-Americans, aka European colonists, from intruding onto the territory of Native Americans. It was deemed that all land West of the Mountains were for natives only. Prior to this Pontiac, a native, attacked the British..which sped up this process. Result: colonial exploration was shut down in this region.
Colonist's Response:
Colonists ignored and settled West. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was passed in 1765 and imposed taxes on the colonists in Great Britain. The act enforced stamps on all taxed products, forcing colonists to pay the taxes due for each item. It quickly caused an immense uproar from colonists facing poverty. Great Britain enforced the law in hopes of paying back the debt they faced post French & Indian War. Colonist's reactions:
Colonists were extremely discontent at the passing of this new policy. They began to boycott products, adding to debt. -
Quartering Act of 1765
Quarter=(place someone would rest)
Great Britain created the Quartering Act: a law that forced colonists to allow British soldiers to stay in their homes. These soldiers were sent to protect the colonies from the natives inhabiting the area.
Colonist's Reactions:
The colonists were becoming very upset, with this act adding to their anger. Originally the colonists disagreed with the idea of having a "standing army" (permanent army). They felt this act was a way of secretly forcing taxes. -
Declaratory Act
The Declaratory Act was passed by Great Britain on the same day the Stamp Act was repealed. Britain stated that while the Stamp Act was not done away with, Britain undoubtedly had the power to tax subjects in North America. Throughout it's explained that the colonies are still dependent on the empire and that the country still has power to bind the citizens.
How colonists felt:
A majority of colonists were not overly upset regarding this act, however over time their anger grew after limitations