mar 18, 1766 - The Declaratory Act
Description:
Causes: It was the British crown attempting to assert it's authority. Essentially, they told the colonists that they would be taxed just like normal British citizens.Effects: It enraged the colonists who lacked a seat in Parliament, thus making them irregular citizens of Britain.
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Date:
mar 18, 1766
Now
~ 258 years ago
