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The proclamation banned colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains to avoid conflict with Native Americans. Colonists’ reaction was anger and frustration. Colonists felt cheated as many had fought in the war specifically to gain western land. British government ignored colonial complaints and attempted to enforce the boundary to reduce military costs and Native conflict. -
This act lowered the tax on molasses but strictly enforced tax collection; expanded taxes to sugar, wine, coffee, and textiles. The colonists strongly
opposed. Colonists argued it hurt merchants and violated “no taxation without representation.”
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It required a paid stamp on legal documents, newspapers, licenses, and other printed materials. Colonists’ reaction was widespread outrage, riots, boycotts, and formation of the Sons of Liberty. Colonial assemblies protested formally. British governmet repealed the act in 1766 due to economic pressure. -
This act declared that Parliament had the right to tax and legislate for the colonies “in all cases whatsoever.” Colonists’ were initially felt relief over Stamp Act repeal, but had growing suspicion and fear of future taxation. British government used it to reaffirm absolute authority over the colonies. -
This act placed duties on imports like glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea and the revenue from this paid colonial governors and judges.
Colonists’ reaction was boycotting, protesting, and increasing unity among colonies. Tensions escalated, leading toward violence.
British government sent more troops to enforce order and later repealed most taxes.