Question

What did the Quartering Act state?

British forts would be built in American towns.

British soldiers would be allowed to build homes in America.

The colonists must give a quarter of their money to pay for British soldiers.

The colonists must provide living quarters for British soldiers.

Answer 1

Answer:

• 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 livery stables, ale houses, victualling houses and the houses of sellers of wine.