“Stamp Act”
In March 22, 1765, the “Stamp Act” had been another Act that the British had passed. This Act required that us, colonists need a stamp on every document and the only way to get a stamp is if we pay the tax. If our papers didn’t have a stamp then we couldn’t use it or get in trouble.This act had occurred due to the British national debt skyrocketed and in need of money to pay it off. (British- colonial to repay Colonial-paying for stamps)
“Sugar Act”
In April 5, 1764, the British had passed the “Sugar Act” which had taken …show more content…
It had helped the British’s sale in tea because the East India Company was still in shock of the downfall in money. Us as colonists looked at it as “No taxation without representation.” This Act had made us irritated, especially John Hancock because he couldn’t make enough money to afford it. (British-lower cost Colonial-No Taxation without Representation)
“Resulted”
Since the British were in debt they wanted to fireback and get the money they wanted to pay their expenses off. With all the laws they had made caused us to become angry because we were losing money by buying their goods. We soon had started to boycott goods and supplies and develop a colonial militia.
“Interesting Facts”
The proper name of the Sugar Act is The American Revenue Act of 1764.
The tax was payable in gold and silver only and not in paper money as was the common method of payment in the colonies.
The Tea Act was part of a group of taxes imposed on the colonies by Britain called The Townsend