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Proclamation of 1763
1763 was the ending of the French and Indian war. The proclamation of 1763 closed off the rights for the colonist. The colonist were upset with the British because the British took away all of their rights and liberties. -
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The Road to Revolution
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Sugar Act of 1764
The Sugar Act of 1764 was to reduce the pay of taxes and molasses. The tax pay would be six pence per gallon of molasses. The English product would be cheaper than the French West Indies. -
Currency Act of 1764
In 1764 during the Currency Act there were no gold or silver mines. Currency could only be obtained by trading with Great Britain. Many of the colonist felt there was no alternative to printing their own paper money in forms of bills for credit. -
Stamp Act of 1765
"in Parliament assembled, have therefore resolved to give and grant unto your majesty the several rates and duties hereinafter mentioned;and do humbly beseech your majesty that it may be enacted, and be it enacted by the king's most excellent majesty" -
Quartering of 1765
"And whereas, during the continuance of the said act, there may be occasion for marching and quartering of regiments and companies of his Majesty's forces in several parts of his Majesty's dominions in America: and whereas the publick houses and barracks, in his Majesty's dominions in America, may not be sufficient to supply quarters for such." -
Stamp Act Congress of 1765
1765 the Stamp Act Congress was formed. The British called for a meeting for all colonies to plan and tempered revolt to a new tax plan. The meeting was brought to order in New York. 9 colonies showed up with 27 deligates. -
Declaratory Act of 1766
The Declaratory Act of 1766 was to be better secured for his majesty's dominions in America for the crown and parliment of Great Britain. -
Townsend Act of 1767
The Townsend Act of 1767 was an act for granting certain duties for the Britich colonies and plantations in America. "From infancy I was taught to love humanity and liberty. Inquiry and experience have since confirmed my reverence for the lessons then given me by convincing me more fully of their truth and excellence. Benevolence toward mankind excites wishes for their welfare, and such wishes endear the means of fulfilling them."
