The Quartering Act was an act that required the colonies to house British soldiers in their homes and feed them their food. If a house was too small, the soldiers would stay at inns instead.
DescriptionThe Quartering Acts were two or more Acts of British Parliament requiring local governments of the American colonies to provide the British soldiers with housing and food. Each of the Quartering Acts was an amendment to the Mutiny Act and required annual renewal by Parliament.
