1766 & 1767

-1766-

● Declaratory Act was passed, reaffirming that Parliament “...had, hath, and of right ought to have full power and authority to make laws to all the people of America... in all cases whatsoever.”

● Colonists raised the issue of “No taxation without Representation”.

-1767-

● Townsend Revenue Act was passed by Parliament

● This was an act that was for granting certain duties in the British colonies & plantations

● Most power laid with Parliament