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The Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act was passed in 1765, which required that any printed products (excluding books) bare a stamp, purchased by the British. It was also used to try and earn back money. The colonists hated this act and formed protests and mobs. In response, the British were eventually forced to repeal the act in 1776. -
The Sugar Act of 1764
The Sugar Act was enacted in April of 1764. It was set to bring in more money for the British government, who were spending a lot to send soldiers to America. The colonists didn't like the act, not because the amount of money they had to pay was too unreasonable, but because they believed if they were going to be taxed for something, they should get a say in the parliament that makes that decision. This disagreement would ultimately lead to many issues between the British and the colonists. -
Quartering Act of 1765
Enacted in March of 1765, the Quartering Act stated that Great Brittan would house their soldiers in American barracks and colonist's houses. If more space was needed for them to stay, they would be put in a variety of other buildings. Along with all this, the act also made the costs of the troops' necessities fall on the colonists. The colonists responded poorly to this, and many refused to allow troops in, which meant many had to stay on the boats. In response, the act eventually expired. -
The New York Restraining Act
This act was used, along with its four sister acts, to put more restrictions on the colonies. It forbade the officials in New York from passing any new bills until they agreed to comply with the Quartering Act. The colonists resisted this, but eventually agreed to some terms, preventing the act from ever actually coming into play. Colonists were still angry due to taxes, rioting often. So, eventually the British put an end to all of the taxes except for the tea tax. -
The Revenue Act
Passed in 1767, this act was used, along with the others, to raise money in the colonies to pay salaries of governors and judges so they would be independent of colonial rule. It was met with harsh feedback from colonists, who started movements and boycotts. Eventually, the British eventually took back the act.