Navigation Acts: These were a series of laws passed by Britain in the 17th and 18th centuries that regulated colonial trade and restricted it to mainly benefit British merchants.
Sugar Act: Passed by Parliament in 1764, this act aimed to reduce smuggling by imposing new duties on imported sugar and other products.
Stamp Act: Enacted in 1765, this act required American colonists to pay a tax on almost every piece of printed paper they used, including legal documents, newspapers, and even playing cards.