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  The Proclamation Line of 1763 was when the British announced that the 

land won during the French and Indian war, the land west of the 

Appalachian Mountains, would be reserved for the Native Americans. 

Basically, the colonists are not allowed to go west of the Appalachian 

Mountains. It was because Britain wanted to prevent any more wars and 

conflicts, and it's easier to protect the colonists from any native americans.

  The colonists were angered and felt that Britain was trying to control 

them. It was also made clear that Britain intended to maintain even tighter 

control than ever before.

  I would have also been angered because that land was why we fought the 

war for, and yet, we are not allowed to settle on it! However, I will be a 

good citizen, follow the laws, and not settle past the Appalachian Mountain.

  The Sugar Act put a three cent tax on sugar and increased tax on coffee, indigo, 

molasses, and kinds of wine. It banned importation of rum and French wines. 

Taxes were raised without the consent of the colonists, and many colonists bought 

goods from smugglers.

  This was one of the first instances in which the colonists wanted a say in running 

of their own government, including taxation. "No taxation without representation"

  I too, would also been outraged. We are also part of Britain, yet they treat us like 

dogs, and we take no part in decisions! I am going to do what other people do, 

boycotting those goods. But, I will not buy goods from smugglers for I do not want 

to get my head chopped.

 The Quartering Act required colonists to put British soldiers in 

their home for a place to stay. They had to provide fuel, candles, 

beer, and transportation. 

 This left the colonists outraged, for they felt that the British 

should have asked for approval. They believed that the British 

soldiers did not come to protect them, but control them instead.

 If this happened to me, I would absolutely understand this act. 

We are being helpful to our soldiers! Yet, I still would've felt they 

they should've asked for our approval and vote on this act.

  This act was when Britain placed tax on most printed materials 

in first serious attempt to assert control over the colonies and pay 

war debt. Colonists had to purchase stamp to prove they had paid 

the tax.

  The colonists, were again, angered. Sons and Daughters of 

Liberty stopped ships, boycotted goods, and it hurt British 

merchants. Representatives from nine states met at Stamp Act 

congress, demanding parliament to repeal the law.

  I would've joined the boycotts do anything, but physically hurt 

anyone, to get the message to Britain that they are shoving us too 

hard. Joining the Daughters of Liberty would've sounded like a 

great idea!

 Charles Townshend, the new British prime minister, imposed a 

small indirect tax on glass, lead, paper, and tea. It was 

collected at tea ports before it reached colonial stores. They 

hoped that the colonists would not notice that they were paying 

a tax. The colonists recognized the tax, and thought it was 

unjust. They organized boycotts of British goods.

 This increased hostility and tension, many were now against 

British acts. Also, many more boycotts were formed as are 

violent events.

 I would have been really frustrated and protested that this act 

is not justly. Why would they slyly do such a thing? I would 

have remained secretly with the Daughters of Liberty, for I 

would not have liked to be shot.

  A mob of colonists began to harass British troops. The 

situation got out of hand. The British started shooting at the 

colonists and five of the colonists died. Most people believed it 

was the British fault. The colonists held town meetings with 

the British about removing the troops and arguing for a trial. 

Britain agreed to the colonist's demand.

  It increased tensions and hostility between the colonists. The 

colonists began to make organizations. Paul Revere and 

Samuel Adams were leaders of one.

  I would absolutely agree that it was the colonist's fault that 

they started it, but i don't agree that the British should've shot 

them for that. I would have secretly encourage more people to 

join those organizations!

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