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The Sugar Act
The British were shipping sugar to America and making them pay for it, while raising the price/tax on it. This act was passed to help pay off the debt left from the French-Indian War. -
The Stamp Act
The British needed to pay off the debt so they passed The Stamp ACt. The Stamp Act added tax to many common things, mostly paper products such as documents, newspaper, and paper. -
Quartering Act
To protect colonial interest, the British posted more soldiers in the 13 colonies, however, they forced the citizens to house them, provide food and shelter, and all the necessities . -
The Townshend Act
The Townshend Act stretched the power of the British soldiers in the 13 Colonies. The act also made it so the colonists could protest against the taxes. This act was passed to stop the smuggling and make sure the colonists could protest against new acts. -
The Tea Act
After The Tea Act was passed you needed a license to sell tea, and tea was taxed heavily, making the prices skyrocket up. They did this because they needed to pay off their debt, and tea was a popular drink in the colonies. -
Coercive/Intolerable Acts: Boston Port Act
The Boston Port Act prevented the colonists from sailing on or past Boston Harbor. These acts were passed to try to regain control of the 13 colonies. -
Coercive/Intolerable Acts: MA Government Act and the Administration of Justice Act
Certain people who may have had power don't have a say in things anymore, and crimes can be judged in Great Britian.These acts were passed to try to regain control of the 13 colonies. -
Coercive/Intolerable Acts: Quebec Act
All territories of the 13 Colonies claimed after February 10, would become a part of Quebec. These acts were passed to try to regain control of the 13 colonies.
