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Molasses Act of 1733
A British law that imposed a tax of six pence per gallon on molasses imported from non British foriegn colonies -
Sugar Act of 1764
A British law that imposed taxes on sugar and other goods imported into the American colonies to help pay for the cost of defending the colonies after the Seven Years War. -
Stamp Act of 1765
The first direct tax on American colonies that required the American colonies to pay a tax on all printed documents including playing cards. -
Quartering Acts of 1765
A law passeed by the British that required American colonists to provide housing and supplies for British troops stationed in the colonies. -
Townshend Act of 1767
A British law that imposed taxes on goods imported into the American colonies