750 FOREWORD This collection of documents was prepared for use in the introductory course in American economic history (Economics 11) at the University of California. Only the more important laws relating to the colonies in America and to the years immediately following the Revolutionary War have been included. In addition to a careful examination of the laws the student will be expected to familiarize himself with the circumstances which led to their enactment, with the degree of their effectiveness, and with the more important amendments subsequently enacted. 668087 10. An act regulating the production of iron manufactures. 1750. 11. An act regulating the issuance of bills of credit. 1751.. 5. An act for the incouragement of the Greeneland and Eastland Trades, and for the better secureing the plantation trade. 1672.. 25 18. The Tea Act. July 2, 1767.... 20. The Association. October 20, 1774.. 21. An act to restrain colonial trade and commerce. March 30, 1775... 94 22. Declaration of the colonies setting forth the causes and necessity 78 83 |