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Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 stated that exploration west of the Appalachian Mountains was illegal. Many colonists, however, ignored this and settled westward anyways. Photograph: Unknown. "proclamation 1763." Photograph. Boonga Blogger. Blogspot. 2 Oct. 2012. Web. 3 Mar. 2014 http://boongablogger.blogspot.com/2012/10/proclamation-of-1763-and-battle-of.html -
Sugar Act Enacted
The Sugar Act placed a tax on things such as sugar, molasses, wine, and other goods imported by the colonies.. It brought a hated reaction from the colonists, and many refused to pay the tax, and simply smuggled in the goods that they wanted. The British leaders were suprised at the American's reaction, and in response enacted the Stamp Act to make it harder to smuggle in goods. -
Stamp Act Enacted
The Stamp Act, stated that colonists must use stamps bought from the English Government on all printed products, including playing cards, legal documents, newspapers, etc. The colonists asked for the act's repeal, but Parliament would not listen. However, after the colonists started boycotting it, Parliament repealed the act. Photograph Source: Unknown. Stamp Act of 1765. Photograph. Land of the Brave.info. n.p. n.d. Web. 3 Mar. 2014 http://www.landofthebrave.info/stamp-act.htm -
Declaratory Act Enacted
On the same day that the Stamp Act was repealed, Parliament enacted the Declaratory Act. It stated that the British Government had authority to pass any law it desired over the American colonies. Although they did not request for it's repeal, some of the colonists felt that their liberties would soon start to be taken away. -
Townshend Acts Enacted
The Townshend Duties, or Towshend Acts, was a series of acts enacted that put a tax on many items, such as tea, glass, paper, silk, and other popular goods, in the colonies. The American leaders encouraged the people to boycott the series of acts. This time, however, the Americans were not as passionate about their boycott, as smuggling had increased, and the taxes were smaller and indirect. However, this changed after troops were ordered to patrol the colonies, which led to the Boston Massacre.
