Quartering Act of 1765
What was it?
The Quartering Act of 1765 required the colonies to house British soldiers in barracks provided by the colonies. If the barracks were too small to house all the soldiers, then localities were to accommodate the soldiers in local inns, livery stables, ale houses, houses, and the houses of sellers of wine. In times of war this would be acceptable. However, at this time, it was a time of peace.
Importance:
The soldiers that were enforcing the numerous taxes placed on the Colonists were now to be required to be housed at the Colonists' expense. Britain had sent more soldiers over to enforce the taxes which led to an overcrowding at the barracks. Requiring the Colonists to quarter (host) the soldiers who were actively punishing and imprisoning them greatly angered the Colonists.
The Quartering Act of 1765 required the colonies to house British soldiers in barracks provided by the colonies. If the barracks were too small to house all the soldiers, then localities were to accommodate the soldiers in local inns, livery stables, ale houses, houses, and the houses of sellers of wine. In times of war this would be acceptable. However, at this time, it was a time of peace.
Importance:
The soldiers that were enforcing the numerous taxes placed on the Colonists were now to be required to be housed at the Colonists' expense. Britain had sent more soldiers over to enforce the taxes which led to an overcrowding at the barracks. Requiring the Colonists to quarter (host) the soldiers who were actively punishing and imprisoning them greatly angered the Colonists.