The Quartering Act of 1765

On March 24, 1765, The Quartering Act was passed by the British Parliament. This new Act consisted of providing english soldiers with basic needs such as: housing, and supplies for everyday life. If the soldiers out numbered the living space, and supplies, then the colonists were in charge of paying for this costs. The Act was expanded in 1766, when new troops came to the colonies. The parliament had mix feelings about this Act. Many believed that if they were sending English troops to the colonies for them to be protected, then they should pay for that protection. The Parliament was contemplating the idea of bringing home the veterans of the "French and Indian War". But if they brought these soldiers home they would be in charge for paying their pensions, which would become another burden to England's economy. Resistance against The Quartering Act was strongest in New York. On 1766, The New York Assembly refused to fund all of the troops, in a constant fight the Assembly was suspended until the soldiers needs were covered. This Act caused as much controversy a the others. The Quartering Act expired in 1767.