On June 2nd, 1774, the Quartering Act was established. This allowed American troops to be quartered in private homes and facilities. This angered many colonists and raised tensions with Britain.
Declaratory Act (p.1)
Throw that British tea!
Colonists began to protest, and one day a group of protestors became especially hostile.
Declaratory Act (p.2)
The colonists are getting out of hand! We need to control them.
The chaos caused British soldiers to fire, killing 5 men. This event was widely publicized by colonial officials like Samuel Adams, who marked this event as start of the Revolution.
Declaratory Act (p.3)
Are they really trying to increase control?!
Ladies and Gentlemen! There's a new act: the Declaratory Act!
The Boston Tea Party, which happened in protest of taxation without representation, was one of the first events that showed Britain the colonies' anger.
After an increase in protests and resentment, King George III established the Declaratory act, which gave Britain freedom to bind the colonies in any way they pleased.
Let's increase our control with a Declaratory Act sir!
When the colonists heard of this new act, it only fueled the fire for revolution.
We need to arm ourselves and prepare to fight back!