Intolerable Acts
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HathornsCG on December 20, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 The Sugar Act | A law passed by Parliament in 1764 that placed a tax on sugar, molasses, and rum shippped to the colonies, also called Harsh Punishment of Smugglers. |
| The Stamp Act | Put a tax on legal documents and taxed newspapers, almanacs, playing cards, and even dice. All of those items had to carry a stamp that showed the tax had been paid. 1765 |
| The Quatering Act | Enforced in 1765 where Americans had to give food, supply and shelter to British Troops in their area |
| The Declatory Act | 1766 full power and authority of Parliament to make laws in America |
| The Townsend Act | formed to help pay for services in the colonies 1767 |
| The Tea Act | 1773; actually brought down price of tea but caused MONOPOLY! |
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