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The Sugar Act
Colonists couldn't produce their own rum and had to have sugar imported to america and a tax was put on sugar to pay the debt of the war. -
Quartering Act
Colonists had to provide room and board for soldiers that came to their area. The British don't have to provide barracks for soldiers because of this act. -
The Stamp Act
Many legal papers and other papers like needed a stamp to be sold or used. Some include commercial papers, licenses, etc. They made the act because the Sugar act failed and it was a similar tax British citizens had to pay. -
The Downshend Act
It extended the power of British soldiers to stop smuggling. They made this act to try and keep The Stamp Act from becoming illegal. -
The Tea Act
It Granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea. This act was created because the British wanted to help the troubled East India Company. -
Boston Port Act
It states that you can't sell merchandise over seas. The British made this act to punish Massachusetts. -
MA Government Act and the Administration of Justice Act
You couldn't have a political meeting or trial without a governor's consent or presence. King James III wanted to keep the meetings and trials serious and no messing around. -
Quebec Act
People in Quebec were allowed to keep their catholic faith and that Quebec could expand. The British government wanted to tax more people in expanded areas.
