Intolerable Acts

(Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Tea Act, Townshent Act)

What is the Sugar Act?

In 1764, British Parliament passes a law that taxed sugar and molasses.

How did the colonist react to the Sugar Act?

Many boycotted the purchase of the item.

What is the Stamp Act?

In 1765, they added that all legal documents and newspapers be taxed.

How did the colonist react to the Stamp Act?

Colonist responded by more boycotts and abusing tax collectors. This Law was removed in 1766.

What is the Townshend Acts?

In 1767, the government began taxing glass, lead, paper, paint, and even tea.

How did the colonist react to the Townshend Acts?

They boycotted even though very difficult but the government reversed the law in 1770 but kept the tea tax.

What is the Tea Act?

In 1773, the East India Company was given exclusive right to sell tea.

How did the colonist react to the Tea Act?

This led to protests where ships were turned away.