Changes in British imperial policy towards the colonies Flashcards
what did the 1766 Declatory Acts give parliament the authority to do
what was this yet another extension of
bind the colonies and people in America in all cases
british power; treated colonists as subjects
What acts were created to restore order in Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party
Coercive Acts, 1774
What did the administration of justice act do
what did this allow
British officials accused of capital crimes whilst suppressing riots or collecting taxes had to have cases heard in England
potentially accused murderers to escape colonial justice
what did the massachusets govt act reduce
in turn, what did this increase
Colonists’ independence
sens of oppression
In 1774, the British closed Boston Ports until what
what effect did this have on trading and employment
what was this act called
EIC was reimbursed for tea destroyed in Boston Tea Party
stopped trading, created unemployment
Boston Port Act
what did the Quartering Act 1774 allow
how did the colonists feel about it
British soldiers to be accommodated in occupied facilities, including private homes
strongly against it
HOWEVER
What did the British do in 1766 after protests in Boston
Removed the 1765 Stamp Act
what did they repeal in March 1770
1767 Townshend Duties
however, they did not change their fundamental position that what
The americans should pay taxes
