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Taxing of the Colonies

  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act

    The Sugar Act set duties on sugar imports from countries other than Great Britain. The Sugar Act established a three-cent tax on unknown refined sugar and also increased taxes on caffeine, indigo and particular kinds of wine.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    In 1765, the Stamp Act placed a tax on legal papers, newpapers, and other documents.
  • Townshend Acts

    Townshend Acts

    In 1767, the Townshend Acts placed duties on goods the colonists imported to the colonies.
  • Tea Act

    Tea Act

    The Tea Act made British cheaper than other tea sold in colonies. British tea grown in India did not have to pay the import duty, but tea did.
  • Coercive Acts

    Coercive Acts

    The Intolerable Acts passed several laws to unish the colonists for resisting British autority.
  • Quartering Act

    Quartering Act

    The Quartering Act required the colonists to give food, housing, and other help to British troops.