mar 1, 1766 - Declaratory Acts

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[March 1766]

cause: the repeal of the stamp act

effect: asserted British authority to legislate colonies "in all cases whatsoever"; colonists ignored it at the time -> created conflict in the future

act which:
- allowed Parliament to declare that they had a right to make laws that binded colonies
- asserted the authority of the British government to tax its subjects in America

May 1776
- stamp act was repealed
- wanted to save face when repelling the stamp act -> declaratory acts

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