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The Sugar Act
Colonists couldn't produce their own rum and had to import it to them. The British did this because they wanted to address the problem of smuggling sugar into the colonies and they were in debt from the French-Indian War. -
The Stamp Act
All legal papers, commercial papers, liquor licenses, land instruments, indentures, cards, etc. had to be stamped before being sold. This was the first tax that the individuals had. The British had passed this act because they paid a similar tax in Britain. -
The Quartering Act
The colonists had to provide room and board for Britain regulars. This act was passed to protect the colonial interest and the colonists remaining threats from the Frenchman and Native Americans. -
The Townshend Act
It stretched the power of British Soldiers stationed in the colonies to try and put an end to smuggling. It made it legal for British troops to go into the colonists shops. This act was passed to prevent the smuggling of goods that were taxed. -
The Tea Act
Granted the British East India Company Tea a monopoly on tea sales in the American colonies. The Tea Act was passed to help the East India company from not going bankrupt. -
The Boston Port Act
This act stated that you can not sell merchandise overseas. The act was passed because the colonists poured the tea out in the bay. -
MA Government Act and the Administration of Justice Act
The colonists could not have a meeting without the governor's consent and can not have a trial without the governor's consent. It was passed because colonists couldn't hold any meeting without the governor. -
Quebec Act
People in Quebec were aloud to keep their catholic faith and greatly expanded the territory of Quebec. The Quebec Act was passed to extend the territory of Quebec and they could to keep their catholic faith.
