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Quebec Act of 1774

Quebec Act of 1774. Quebec Act 1774: Goals: Meet the needs of citizens (French) more efficiently. Re-establish the Canadian Borders for purpose of trade. Colonists viewed this as an act of taking away more land. The Colonists viewed this as an extension of the Proclamation of 1763.

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Quebec Act of 1774

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  1. Quebec Act of 1774 • Quebec Act 1774: Goals: Meet the needs of citizens (French) more efficiently. • Re-establish the Canadian Borders for purpose of trade. • Colonists viewed this as an act of taking away more land. • The Colonists viewed this as an extension of the Proclamation of 1763. • The British viewed this as a wise business move to re-establish trade with the French in the new world. • Passed the Quebec Act of 1774.

  2. New England Restraining Act of 1775 • Designed to limit or end all unregulated trade in the colonies. • Also, limited Banking and Fishing rights within the NE colonies. • Narrowed trading foreign policies for the colonies. • The Act was passed as a means of keeping the French Canadians from conducting all financial matters with the colonies. • It also forced Colonial economy’s to trade very specific, and very profitable goods, with England only.

  3. Boston Port Bill of 1774 • Last Act that forced the Colonists to revolt. • Passed unanimously in Britain. • Forced all legal appointments to be done by the crown. • Judges and Sheriffs were to be appointed by the King. • All city council members and military officials (local militia types) to be appointed by the judges and sheriffs. • Outlawed all town meetings of any kind other than voting.

  4. Boston Port Bill 1774 • Colonist considered this to be a “revolt against the rights of people.” • Allowed for no public trials of any government officials. • Allowed the king to punish his officials like that of his military. • This Act would open the door for the Quartering Act. • With the Boston Port Bill the king also doubled the military involvement in the Colonies.

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