What was the colonies reaction to the quartering act?

Answer 1

The colonists reacted to the quartering by protesting, threatening to kill the king, killing some of the soldiers, refusing to house the soldiers, feed them and give them their clothing and bedding.

Answer 2

Colonists reacted by refusing to not house the British, causing a war. This later caused tension between inhabitants of the Thirteen Colonies and the government in London.

Answer 3

Colonists disputed the legality of this act because it seemed to violate the Bill of Rights.

Answer 4

The colonists did not react well tot he Quartering Act of 1765. They refused to provide British troops with shelter and food as they were told to do.

Answer 5

They were very unhappy with the ruling but accepted the stubborness of the British troops being housed in their own dwellings.

Answer 6

The colonists were angry because they had random strangers barge in to there house and they also had to provide with things, just think how would you feel.

Answer 7

They were very angry and refused to pay.