British Colonial Acts

Navagation acts

Oct 9, 1763

Goods produced by the colonies and were to be only carried out by British crews. Patriots thought this was tryranous.

Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

To lower England's national deubt. Placed tax on sugar and molasses imported into colonies. Colonists reacted by boycotting luxury items.

Stamp Act

Mar 22, 1765

A new tax was imposed on American Colonists. Newspapers, printed paper and even playing cards were taxed.

Quartering Act

Mar 24, 1765

When the Colonists had to let British soldier's into their house and house them and feed them. Colonist's did not having soldiers in their house.

Declaratory Act

Mar 18, 1766

Declares sovereignty over the colonies in America, impose taxes to make money. They were not happy because they tried to impose taxes.

Townshed Act

Jun 15, 1767

Many Merchants boycotted the British Goods. Protest became violent. Colonists were upset because due to having no representation in parlament.

Tea Act

May 10, 1773

Sparked a revolutionary movement in Boston . Imposed no new taxes. Intented to raise revenue

Coercive Act

Jun 2, 1774

(Boston Port Act) Passed in response of the Boston Tea Party. Quartering Act of 1774. Colonists viewed this as a violation of rights.

Quebec Act

Jun 22, 1774

One of the Intalbrable Acts. Colonists responded to have a rebellion in Massachetts and isolate them.