The Sugar Act * The Sugar Act was established in 1764 by George Greenville * He was looking for ways to pay off bills that had been left over from a century of wars * This act replaced the old Molasses Act * Charged the colonists three pence a gallon on molasses, instead of the original six pence * The three pence was added to the penny and a half per gallon *US History Textbook The Stamp Act * The Stamp Act was established on March 1765 * The taxation of everyday things the colonists used * A stamp was to be stamped on any printed paper that was in daily use * Parliament's first attempt to enforce government control over the colonies * One had to buy specially stamped paper, to show you paid tax *US History Textbook *http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/stampact.htm The Townshend Acts * Charles Townshend was the man who made the Townshend Acts * The Townshend Acts was based on the repealing of the Stamp Act * This act taxed many goods that Americans imported, such as; lead, paper, paint, and tea * Charles Townshend thought this act was the best way to collect money from the colonists * The Americans saw the taxation as an abuse of power * US History Textbook *http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/townshend-acts |
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Intolerable Acts/ Coercive Acts
* This act closed the port of Boston, as part of the colonists' punishment for acts of rebellion
* Forbid towns to hold house meetings
* The British troops took over taverns & was able to live free of charge
* The Intolerable Acts were passed in 1774
* The Intolerable Acts had five names
* http://www.landofthebrave.info/intolerable-acts.htm
* US History Textbook
* This act closed the port of Boston, as part of the colonists' punishment for acts of rebellion
* Forbid towns to hold house meetings
* The British troops took over taverns & was able to live free of charge
* The Intolerable Acts were passed in 1774
* The Intolerable Acts had five names
* http://www.landofthebrave.info/intolerable-acts.htm
* US History Textbook