Stamp act

Timeline of Revenue Acts

By makjam
  • Proclomation of 1763

    Proclomation of 1763
    Was established in order to disable westward expansion past the Appalachians. Colonistis became angry because they felt like they had earned the ability to settle wherever they please. They disobeyed British rule and created more westward settlements. The British began imposing different attempts to tax the colonists afterwards.
  • Sugar Act Passed

    Sugar Act Passed
    The British placed taxes on items like sugar and molasses. THe colonists became irritated towards the British.
  • Stamp Act Passed

    Stamp Act Passed
    The Stamp Act Passed allowing the British to tax different on all printed materials. No one could sell anything without first purchasing a stamp. The colonists became outraged and suspicions rose about the amount of gaurds the British had sent over to watch hte colony.
  • Townshend Act

    Townshend Act
  • Declaratory Act Passed

    Declaratory Act Passed
    The Declaratory Act was passed after the Stamp act was removed.