mar 22, 1765 - Quartering act
was introduced
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The Quartering Act was a law passed by the British parliament which required colonist to house the Redcoats with a place to live and food. It was supposed to slow down tension from the French and Indian War and each housing of 4 had at least 1 redcoat staying with them. Colonist were growing increasingly frustrated with having to house the redcoats and refused to comply with the law.
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