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The Sugar Act
The British Parliament passed the Sugar Act to prevent colonists from smuggling and to help the debt from the French and Indian War. Also, no rum or spirits could be produced or manufactured of any of the colonies or plantations in America. To enforce the Sugar Act more customs officials were and British warships protected the colonial ports. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act said that many printed materials were produced in the colonies had to be printed on paper that was stamped from London. The act impacted almost all of the colonists and Prime Minister Grenville felt it was fair because British citizens were paying similar taxes. The colonists were very angry about this act. -
The Quartering Act
King George III wanted to protect the colonial interest so British soldiers were sent to the colonies. The soldiers had to protect threats from remaining Frenchmen and Native Americans. Providing a room for British soldiers was required by law. If you didn't you were charged with a criminal record. -
The Townshend Act
The Townshend Acts were a series of measures, passed by the British Parliament, that taxed goods imported to the American colonies. Some of the things taxed were tea, glass, paint, lead, and paper. Soldiers could break into homes and search through anything to find information, if needed. -
The Tea Act
To ease the tension in the colonies, the Parliament lifted the tax on everything except tea from the East India Company. Many colonists refused to accept the tax and smuggled tea into the colonists. Parliament hoped to get the East India Company to get a monopoly by doing this. -
The Boston Port Act
The Boston Port was the first of the four Coercive Acts. It said that nobody could send their boats from anywhere in Boston. This was passed because Britain thought they were losing control of the colonies and for the damage by the destruction of their goods. -
The Administration of Justice Act
England had to regain control of the colonies so they passed the Administration of Justice Act. It stated that the governor had to be present at every Justice meeting. If you were sued or charged with murder you had to appeal in Massachusetts Bay. -
Quebec Act
The Quebec Act was passed to expand the British Empire into the land that used to be claimed by the Thirteen Colonies. It affected French Colonists living in Quebec by. England made more money but the French still had the right to be Catholic.
