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This is a set of laws that were passed by the English Parliament to enforce the colonists to sell all raw materials to England, even though colonists could possibly find better prices in Europe. -
Parliament placed a tax on all sugar products. Sugar, molasses, and rum. -
In a last attempt to take over the Ohio River Valley from the French by George Washington and his militia, they built a fort nearby their recently captured one. Shortly after, they were attacked and George Washington surrendered. -
The British won a victory at Fort Louisburg, before capturing Fort Frontenac and Fort Duquesne. The capital city of New France fell to British forces, as well as Montreal. The war ended the February of 1763 -
This tax lowered the tax on imported molasses into the colonies. The idea was that a lower tax would encourage more people to buy and stop smuggling. This act also allowed officers to arrest accused smugglers goods without going to court -
Congruently with repealing the Stamp Act, parliament passed the Declaratory Act. Parliament now has the right to tax and make decisions for British colonies in all cases. -
The Townshend Act was an external tax, a tax on imported goods. This taxed glass, lead, paper, tea, and paint in the colonies. -
A fight occurred between Bostonians and British soldiers. The mob of Bostonians were fired on, and when the smoke cleared 5 ay dead and 3 were injured. Among the dead was Crispus Attucks, part Native American part African, as well as an 11 year old boy named Christopher Seider -
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In response to the Boston Tea Party, the Parliament passed the Coercive Acts. This included the Administration of Justice, The Massachusetts Government Act, The Boston Port Bill, and The Quartering Act. -
This act permitted the requisition of unoccupied buildings at first, to house British troops. Later, the troops would stay in the homes of colonists. -
All British officials charged with a capital offense had to be tried in another colony. -
To further control the colonists, Parliament passed the Quebec Act. A government for Canada was created and extended its territory all the way south to the Ohio River. This trapped the colonists. -
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