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Road to Revolution- Mancini
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Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 closed off the western frontier to the colonial expansion. The colonist ignored the proclamation.
"And we do further expressly conjoin and require all Officers whatever, as well Military as those Employed in the Management and Direction of Indian Affairs, within the Territories reserved as aforesaid for the use of the said Indians, to seize and apprehend all Persons whatever, who standing charged with Treason" -Proclamation of 1763 -
Sugar Act of 1764
The King started taxing colonist for sugar. The colonist did not like this therefore they would try to avoid tax collectors and smuggle sugar. -
Currency Act
The colonist suffered from no currency. There were no gold or silver mines. Currency could only be obtained through trade with Great Briain. The Currency Act effectively controled the colonist currency. -
The Stamp Act
A bill was approved to tax colonist for stamps. This is because Great Britain was in a lot od debt. The colonist did not like this and revolted against the taxing.
"AN ACT for granting and applying certain stamp duties, and other duties, in the British colonies and plantations in America, towards further defraying the expenses of defending, protecting, and securing the same; and for amending such parts of the several acts of parliament relating to the trade" -
Quartering Act 1765
The Quarting Act was created to address the practical concerns of such a troop deployment. The colonist did not react well to this act. -
Stamp Act Congress of 1765
