Declaratory Act

The Declaratory Act of 1766 was a law passed by the British Parliament after it repealed the Stamp Act. It stated that Britain had the right to make laws and tax the American colonies "in all cases whatsoever," reaffirming its authority over the colonies. This act was meant to remind colonists that, despite the repeal, Britain still had the power to govern and tax them. It was significant because it asserted parliamentary supremacy, contributing to growing tensions that led to the American Revolution.