Events with tag - British Parliament

April 5, 1764

Sugar Act of 1764

The Sugar Act of 1764, also known as the American Revenue Act, was Britain's first attempt to directly tax American colonies, reducing molasses tax while implementing stricter trade regulations and enforcement measures.

March 22, 1765

The Stamp Act of 1765

The British Parliament passed the Stamp Act requiring American colonists to pay taxes on printed materials without representation, leading to widespread colonial resistance and becoming a crucial catalyst for the American Revolution.

September 5, 1774

First Continental Congress

A pivotal gathering of 56 delegates from 12 American colonies who met in Philadelphia's Carpenter's Hall from September to October 1774 to address British oppression and establish unified colonial resistance.