Colonists' Fight For Freedom From England England wanted to control the colonies. Their plan was to gain power over America so they would be able to tax the colonists. In an attempt to get money, from the colonies, England passed several acts, the Stamp Act and the Quartering Act. The Quartering Act stated that the colonists had to provide food and shelter for the royal troops. The Stamp Act required the colonists to buy a stamp when they purchased certain items. The Stamp Act angered everyone because it hit everyone's pocketbook. Colonists acted strongly and quickly, the