Ever wondered what happens when a bunch of tea-sipping colonists finally say, “You know what, screw this”? In this episode of 4th Period U.S. History, we dive into the four infamous acts that made the American colonies go full “it’s not you, it’s me” on Britain: the Sugar Act, the Quartering Act, the Townshend Act, and the Stamp Act. From being taxed on paper to being forced to house soldiers who probably ate all your food, these laws were the British Empire’s way of saying, “We love you, but you’re paying for dinner… and rent… and sugar.”

Join class as we unpack how a handful of “simple taxes” turned into a full-blown revolution. We’ll explore the wild logic of 18th-century lawmakers, the colonists’ fiery reactions, and how these acts lit the fuse for the biggest political breakup in history. So grab your quills, your outrage, and maybe a pint of (untaxed) ale—because class is in session, and this rebellion is just getting started.

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