Understanding the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Declaratory Act of 1766

Arrange the following events in chronological ordera. Sugar Act, Stamp Act, repeal of the Stamp Act, Declaratory Actb. Stamp Act, Sugar Act, repeal of the Stamp Act, Declaratory Actc. Stamp Act, Declaratory Act, Sugar Act, repeal of the Stamp Actd. Declaratory Act, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, repeal of the Stamp Act

a. Sugar Act, Stamp Act, repeal of the Stamp Act, Declaratory Act

a. The Sugar Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1764, which was a revised version of the 1733 Molasses Act. The Sugar Act imposed taxes on sugar, wine, and other imported goods from non-British colonies. The main purpose of this act was to help the British government raise revenue and reduce illegal trade. This act was opposed by the colonists as it imposed taxes without their consent.

The Stamp Act, which was passed in 1765, was a direct tax on printed materials like legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards. This tax was to be paid in British currency and required the purchase of a revenue stamp, which was to be affixed to the printed material. This act was also vehemently opposed by the colonists as they believed that this act violated their rights as British subjects and was a direct challenge to their self-government.

The repeal of the Stamp Act occurred in 1766, after strong protests by the colonists who threatened to boycott British goods. The British government decided to repeal the act but passed the Declaratory Act at the same time. This act declared that the British parliament had the power to make laws and govern the colonies “in all cases whatsoever.” The repeal of the Stamp Act was a significant victory for the colonists and strengthened their belief in their ability to fight for their rights.

The Declaratory Act was enacted by the British Parliament in 1766 and asserted their authority to make laws and regulations, even if they appeared to have violated colonial rights. This act was a reaction to the successful resistance of the colonists against the Stamp Act. It confirmed the British government’s right to tax and regulate the colonies, which further fueled the growing rebellion against British rule.

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