Acts of the Colonies

  • The Sugar Act

    The Sugar Act
    Colonist had to pay a tax on the importation of the molasses and sugar. The colonist thought it was unfair because they had put so much work into build their colonies, even though they had to pay less taxes.
  • The stamp act

    The stamp act
    This act required the american people to pay a tax on all pieces of paper that they were to print. The colonist started to revolt against it very quickly, and the british people put more army men into the settlements to keep them calmed down
  • Quartering act

    Quartering act
    This act made it so the colonial authorities had to provide food and housing to british troops.
  • Quebec act

    Quebec act
    This act extended the Canadian borders to cut off the western colonies
  • Administration of Justice Act

    Administration of Justice Act
    This act said that a british official could not be tried in provincial courts for capitol crimes. They would be sent back to britan and tried there