American Studies 1020 Study Guide - Final Guide: Quebec Act, Intolerable Acts, Tea Fire
27 Feb 2018
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Proclamation of 1763: prohibited european settlement west of the crest of the. Act of 1764: reduce tax on molasses and raised taxes on sugar, form more powerful courts and stricter documentation for tighter enforcement and collection of the new lower duty. Stamp act: all legal documents, pamphlets, playing cards, newspapers, and other printed materials to be produced on paper bearing a stamp confirming taxes were paid, specially appointed officials responsible for distributing papers, repealed in 1766. Introduced new set of taxes on imported items, such as glass, paper, paints, lead, and tea: created in hopes that the colonists would accept these taxes. American response: angry that the end of. American lands from settlers to prevent another revolt: preserve fur trade and renew previous alliances, to create revenue, to pay off billion in debt. Colonists did not challenge their right to tax trade) Declaratory act: affirmed parliament"s right to make laws concerning the colonies.
