This Act was created to tax imported items, which included glass, lead, paint and tea. American colonists decided to boycott British imports, thus pushing Britain to passing the Quartering Act. In his 1768 “Annotation,” “Bostonians Protest the Townsend Act,” John Hancock writes, “Under the Quartering Act of 1765, the colonists would be responsible for housing and providing for the troops.” Even though the colonies provided the troops during the French and Indian war, North America was now being mandated to continue providing for these troops for the colonies protection. With the colonies finally voicing their concerns, it appears Britain passed this Act with the excuse of colonial protection to keep order in the colonies. Since the French and Indian war was over, there really was no need for the troops to be stationed in North America. Why was Britain keeping its troops there? Particularly since the English were very well aware an army was not allowed without the approval of its
This Act was created to tax imported items, which included glass, lead, paint and tea. American colonists decided to boycott British imports, thus pushing Britain to passing the Quartering Act. In his 1768 “Annotation,” “Bostonians Protest the Townsend Act,” John Hancock writes, “Under the Quartering Act of 1765, the colonists would be responsible for housing and providing for the troops.” Even though the colonies provided the troops during the French and Indian war, North America was now being mandated to continue providing for these troops for the colonies protection. With the colonies finally voicing their concerns, it appears Britain passed this Act with the excuse of colonial protection to keep order in the colonies. Since the French and Indian war was over, there really was no need for the troops to be stationed in North America. Why was Britain keeping its troops there? Particularly since the English were very well aware an army was not allowed without the approval of its