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The Quartering Act

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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THE QUARTERING ACT

ANOTHER LAW

Was passed in 1765

IT WAS CALLED THE QUARTERING ACT

It ordered colonial assembly's to provide British troops with housing.

NEW JERSEY PROTESTED

That the new law was as much an act for laying taxes.

1767

The New York assembly decided not to vote any funds for salt vinegar and liquor.

THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT REACTED

By refusing to let the assembly meet till it agreed to obey the quatering act.

TEMPERS BEGAN TO RISE

ON BITH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC.