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Proclamation of 1763

Oct 7, 1763

This law prohibited American Colonists from settling West of Appalachia

Sugar Act of1764

Apr 5, 1764

This act lowered taxes on molasses imported by the colonists

Currency Act of 1764

Sep 1, 1764

Act was passed by the British Parliament to forbid colonists from printing any sort of their own money. The colonists became angry, it practically gave control to the Parliament with the colonists money and banking. (paper currency)

Stamp Act of 1765

Mar 22, 1765

This Act imposed taxes on almost all printed material, including newspapers, phamplets, playing cards. This picture is an actual primary source cartoon linked with the Stamp Act.

Quartering Act of 1765

Jun 2, 1765

This Act ordered local government and American Colonies to provide housing and supplies and such for British Soldiers. This further angered the colonists. The colonists had to agree to giving quarters, food, and transportation to the Soldiers.

Stamp Act Congress 1765

Oct 19, 1765

The Stamp Act Congress was when colonies met, and drafted a petition to the King and Parliament saying that the colonies could not be taxed except by their own assemblies. Sons Of Liberty Cartoon, Primary Source.

Declaratory Act of 1766

Mar 18, 1766

The Declaratory Act stated that the Parliament had the right to tax, and make decisions.

The Townsend Acts of 1767

Jun 29, 1767

TThe Parliament passed the Townsend Act so that the new taxes were only applied to imported goods, such as glass, tea, and paper This picture is a quote in a picture made to the public by Simeon Coley about the Townsend Acts.