Britain approves unpopular Quartering Act 250 years ago today (Mar 24 1765)


Video: 'The Quartering Act'

(Sunday, March 24, 1765) — Parliament approved the Quartering Act today, which outlined the terms by which British soldiers would be furnished with free room and board in the American colonies. It went into force when King George III gave his royal assent on May 15, 1765.