No taxation without representation

The British Acts

  • 1773 BCE

    The Tea Fact

    The Tea Fact
    It was passed because to ease tensions in the colonies. It says they're selling tee in America from east India, so it's being taxed.
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act
    The Sugar act was passed because they hoped to address the smuggling of sugar. It was passed by the British. It says every gallon of syrup is taxed for six pence.
  • The Quartering Act

    The Quartering Act
    It was passed because King George the 3rd wanted to protect the British soldiers. If the house is to small then they go to inns. It says if your a colonist you have to feed the British soldiers.
  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act
    It was passed because the prime minister could take a different approach on the complaining. He wanted to tax american colonist more. The act says taxes are paid throughout the colonies.
  • Townshend Act

    Townshend Act
    It was passed to prevent frauds or uncustoms. After the 20th of November the regulation will be fraud.
  • Intolerable Act

    Intolerable Act
    Passed as a punishment to massachusettes. Boston can't import or export anything.
  • MA Government Act an the Administration of Justice Act

    MA Government Act an the Administration of Justice Act
    Passed because it was a punishment for Massachussettes. It said no meeting without the governor.
  • Quebec Act

    Quebec Act
    It was passed to guarentee the right to British citizens living quebec.