The Quartering Act (mar 24, 1765 – jun 2, 1774)
Description:
- Passed by the British Parliament on March 24th, 1765.- Ordered the Americans to pay for the British soldiers' food and supplies.
- The British needed money to support their soldiers and wanted to punish the Colonials after the acts of the Boston Tea Party.
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Date:
mar 24, 1765
jun 2, 1774
~ 9 years and 2 months