The British thought colonists had to pay more taxes/cost for the French and Indian War. Parliament also wanted more control, so they did a series of acts (Coercive Act) that all ended into the Intolerable Act.
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Because it's the way of the road.
To gain independence from Spain
Well I got this from CHA-CHA.com : The Sedition Act targeted those who interfered with the draft or publicly criticized government. It was repealed in 1921
