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Proclamation of 1763
Purpose: To limit the westward expansion past the Appalachian mountains to limit violence with Native Americans
Colonists' Reaction: They were upset because some had already moved into the land and had just fought to gain it. Many ignored the proclamation and still settled.
British Reaction: After much opposition and attempts to stop it, the British moved back the line. -
The Sugar Act
Purpose: Act taxing the colonists on many sugar and molasses products.
Colonists' Reaction: The colonial economy was disrupted and led to protests. People wanted representation for taxation.
British Reaction: They used heavy enforcement, especially on ships and cargo. -
Stamp Act
Purpose: Colonists were required to pay for a stamp on basically all paper products.
Colonists' Reaction: They were angered so many refused to pay, others protested, and some argued that Parliament had no right.
British Reaction: Parliament tried to impose the act by force but ultimately repealed it a year later. -
Quartering Act
Purpose: The British passed the act requiring colonists to house soldiers.
Colonists' Reaction: They did not want soldiers in their town in the first place so they mostly refused.
British Reaction: They passed the New York Restraining Act forcing them to comply or else the New York Governor would not be allowed to sign any further legislation. -
Boston Port Act
Purpose: Parliament closed the Boston Port and demanded money for the cost of damage don in the Boston Tea Party.
Colonists' Reaction: All the colonies united against Britain and supported Boston.
British Reaction: They had misjudged the colonists but still tired to enforce the act by sending soldiers and naval ships.
