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Proclamation of 1763
The proclamation also establised four new colonies. They also wouldnt let the colonies expand into bigger colonies. The colonists were mad because they wanted to expand the land. -
The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was when colonists had to Pay taxes for molasses. The colonists reacted by Revolting which led to the Stamp Act because they did not want to pay higher taxes. "No parts of englands colonies can be taxed without their consent...every part has a right to be represented." James Otis -
The currency act
The currency act prohibited new bills and reissued the existing currency at the time. The colonists protested harshly against this act because they suffered a trade with Great Britian. -
The stamp Act
The Stamp Act was the first parlimentary attemp to assert govrnmental authority over the colonies. The debt that Great Briritan owed doubled because of this. The taxes that the colonies had to pay made them revolt because they were to expensive. "If this be treason, make the most of it" Patrick Henry. "The only and sole exsclusive right and power to lay taxes." patrick Henry -
The quartering Act
The quartering act was providing quarters for the army and to ammend the Majestys dominion. The colonists reacted by protesting and threatening to kill the king. -
The Stamp Act Congress
The Stamp Act Congress was when they all go together to discuss the Stamp Act. The said that the colonies could not be taxed unless it was by their wn colonies. The colonists continued to refuse and then they boycotted. -
The declaratory Act
The Declaratory Act was for better securing the Majestys Dominions in America upon the Parliament of great Britian. The colonists got mad and then they protested this Act because they didnt like it and thought that it was unfair. -
The Townshend Act
The Townshend Act was when the British leaders tried to avoid some problems that the stamp Act caused by setting up some laws to make it better. The colinsts reacted by bringing back the boycott.
