The Quartering Act

What was the Quartering Act?

The Quartering Act was the law from the British Parliament that said British soldiers could be housed in the homes of the colonists. The colonists were responsible of making sure the soldiers were provided with food and fuel.

What caused the Quartering Act?

The colonists weren’t paying enough taxes, so Parliament made them pay for the protection of the soldiers instead. Parliament also wanted to keep a close eye on the soldiers, and they wanted to make sure everything was under control with them.

What were the effects of the Quartering Act?

Colonists were angry with this new law, so some harmed the soldiers, and others even refused to house them.

Review

The Quartering Act was a law passed by the British Parliament that mandated British soldiers be housed in the homes of American colonists, with colonists also responsible for providing them with food and fuel. This act was enacted because colonists were not paying enough taxes, and Parliament wanted them to contribute to the cost of military protection, while also maintaining control over the soldiers. The Quartering Act led to significant anger among the colonists, resulting in some harming soldiers and others refusing to comply with the law.