- The Sugar Act: This act placed a new tax on imported sugar and molasses. The colonists were angry because they felt that they should have been consulted before the tax was imposed. They also argued that the tax was unfair because it discriminated against the colonies.
- The Stamp Act: This act imposed a tax on all printed materials, including newspapers, pamphlets, and legal documents. The colonists were even angrier about the Stamp Act than they had been about the Sugar Act. They argued that the tax was a violation of their rights as English citizens. They also said that the tax was too high and would hurt the economy.
1765:
- The Townshend Acts: These acts imposed a series of new taxes on a variety of goods imported into the colonies, including glass, paper, lead, and tea. The colonists were furious about the Townshend Acts. They saw them as a further attack on their rights and liberties. They also argued that the taxes were unfair because they were only levied on the colonies and not on the people of Great Britain.