Conflict in the Colonies Chapter 3

French and Indian War England greatly in debt after war against French Needed to make more money… …by taxing the colonists Why do you think they thought this was okay? England protected the colonies The colonists are essentially Englishmen

Sugar Act of 1764 Raised taxes on sugar and molasses [Tax demonstration on board] Also increased penalties for smugglers “No Taxation Without Representation” Battle cry for colonists in disagreement NOBODY represented the colonists in Parliament Committees of Correspondence Committees created to help communication between towns about resisting British laws Boycotting goods – refusing to buy

Stamp Act of 1765 Stamp Act of 1765 Problems Act is repealed in 1766 Taxed all paper products colonists used Newspapers, paper, playing cards, envelopes, legal documents, pamphlets, etcs First DIRECT tax on colonists Problems Many businesses go under Parliament did not expect resistance Act is repealed in 1766 But not before passing the Declaratory Acts Parliament can make any laws they want

Townshend Acts 1767 More taxes on goods Boycotts once again Glass, lead, paint, tea, paper, etc Boycotts once again Sons of Liberty led the way Attacks on custom houses forced British to send troops to Boston