The Sugar and Quartering Act

Sugar Act

The Sugar Act was passed by the Parliament in April 5, 1764. It was a modified version of the Sugar and Molasses Act of 1733 that was about to expire. It was a modified version of it because it changed the tax from six pence per gallon to only three. This changed occurred because the colonial merchants evaded the tax, and for the intention to make the colonists realize that the English goods were cheaper than those produced in the French West Indies. This Act also listed other items that would be taxed like sugar, certain wines, coffee, cambric and printed calico. It also regulated the exports of lumber and iron.

In contrast to the Sugar Act the Quartering Act was passed in March 1765. The main purpose of this Act was to force each colonial assembly to provide the basic needs to the soldiers that were protecting them. Those items included bedding, cooking utensils, firewood, beer and candles. During the Stamp Act more soldiers were sent to the colonies, or were moved from western posts. That movement enables the Indians to regain some land that was lost. The Act was changed in 1766 where it required placing soldiers in taverns or in unoccupied houses.

Arrival of British troops