Part one of term paper
England wanted to control the colonies. Their plan was to gain power over America so they would be able to tax the colonists. In an attempt to get money, from the colonies, England passed several acts, the Stamp Act and the Quartering Act. The Quartering Act stated that the colonists had to provide food and shelter for the royal troops. The ...

Part two of term paper
... Parliament passed the Townshend Acts in 1767 which taxed paint, glass, lead, paper, and tea. Customs Officials were granted documents, or writs of assistance, to enforce the act. These documents, issued by a court, allowed them to go into privet homes and businesses without reasonable suspicions to look for smuggled goods, at any time! In response, many groups started their own special boycotts. The Daughters of Liberty, a group organized by woman, held public spinning bees, where they made A ...