The Revolutionary Era

  • Sugar Act

    Lowered tax on sugar and molasses. Lower tax to discourage smuggling.
  • Stamp Act

    Tax on legeal documents as well as newspapers, playing cards, and dice. Colonist protested this act by burning effygys.
  • Townshend Act

    Taxed goods such as glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea. It was a new way to collect taxes and stop smuggling. Colonist protest with lots of anger.

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