When the British won the Seven Years war and obtained the control of North America, the Sugar Act(1764) and the Stamp Act(1765) were passed by parliament to strengthen the power of Britain above American colonies. These acts taxed molasses and printed materials such as newspapers, playing cards and legal documents. Colonists didn’t want to be taxed without representation in Parliament so they organized a boycott of British goods which forced Parliament to repeal the Stamp act(1766).
In 1767 Parliament passing the Townshend Acts, which taxed paper tea, lead and paint , renewed anger among colonies. They rebelled and Britain sent troops into Boston and New York City. British troops killed five people and in 1770 the Townshend Acts were repealed
In 1767 Parliament passing the Townshend Acts, which taxed paper tea, lead and paint , renewed anger among colonies. They rebelled and Britain sent troops into Boston and New York City. British troops killed five people and in 1770 the Townshend Acts were repealed