How did the colonists react to the new British policies? Colonists were angered by the policies. They thought that these laws violated their rights. They also thought that only colonial governments had the right to enforce taxes.
Passed the same day the Stamp Act was repealed. Stated that England had to right to tax, make decisions for, and govern the colonies "in all cases whatsoever." Taxed glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. ... Colonists responded with boycotts and protests
